Found: tan-and-white dog with red collar near Pack Square
Description
I found a medium-sized dog this afternoon around 4pm wandering near Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, by City Hall on College Street. It's a tan-and-white mix, about 45 pounds, wearing a bright red collar with a small round tag bearing a phone number. The dog has a distinctive white heart-shaped patch on his chest and a tiny notch in the right ear. He seemed friendly, wagging his tail and leaning into me when I spoke, and he was a little anxious, so I stayed with him until I could post this. If this is your dog, please reach out so we can arrange a safe meetup near Pack Square.
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