7 Cats, 1 Dog Missing From East Village Explosion Site

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- At least seven cats and one dog were still missing Tuesday, five days after the explosion that leveled three buildings in the East Village.

What was believed to be a gas explosion took down the building at 121 Second Ave. this past Thursday afternoon. The explosion and fire also destroyed the neighboring buildings at 119 and 123 Second Ave. A fourth building at 125 Second Ave. survived, but sustained major fire damage.

It was not clear what buildings all the missing pets came from, but many lived in the 125 building that survived.

• Leather-Face is a gray, tan and brown striped tabby with blue eyes. He is around 4 years old. Anyone who sees him is asked to call Georgia and Donald at (917) 242-7096, bring him to the Whiskers Pet Store at 235 E. 9th St. between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., or call Animal Care and Control to pick him up.

• Lulu is a 7-pound female tortoiseshell with a split blond and black face. Laszlo is a 14-pound male brown, tan and gray tabby. Anyone who sees them is asked to call Yvonne at (121) 777-3492, bring them to the Whiskers Pet Store, or call Animal Care and Control.

• Kitty Cordelia is 5 years old, with a gray and white face and white socks, a white chest with a stripe down the belly, and yellow eyes. Her brother, Sebastian, is also 5, with a black back, white cow spots and a white belly, and gold eyes. Anyone who sees them should call Kathleen at (347) 821-7319, bring them to the Whiskers Pet Store, or call Animal Care and Control. They may be together.

• Ryce is a Siamese mix and looks like a Lynxpoint Siamese. She is a light, creamy color with a tabby pattern on her face and legs, light brown ears, and a pink nose with an outline. She is 11 months old and about 9 pounds. Anyone who sees her is asked to call Kayoko at (646) 266-1063, or Stu at (917) 386-4410, or email, kayokomaru1@ol.com. She may also be brought to the Whiskers Pet Store, or picked up by Animal Care and Control.

• Anyone who has seen Sago is asked to call (212) 982-4589, or (212) 979-1799.

Also missing is a pit bull named Pepper. The dog's photo and further information were not immediately available.

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Two bodies were also in the rubble. The body of 23-year-old Nicholas Figueroa, who was on a date to Sushi Park on the ground floor at 121 Second Ave., was identified by relatives. A vigil was held for Figueroa on Monday night.

Another body found in the rubble was believed to be 26-year-old Moises Locon, a busboy at the sushi restaurant.

A vacate order remains for 125 Second Ave., 41 E. 7th St. and 117 Second Ave., the mayor's office said.

Second Avenue between 5th and 14th streets remains closed.

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