Golden retriever near Canalside with pink heart tag
Description
I lost my golden retriever Maya yesterday around 3pm near Canalside along Erie Street in Buffalo. She's medium-sized, about 60 pounds, with a light gold coat and a small white blaze on her chest. She wears a bright pink collar with a heart-shaped tag that says 'Maya', and a slightly frayed blue rope leash. She's incredibly friendly and tends to wag hard when she spots people, but loud noises scare her. This dog is more than a pet to me; she is my emotional support and my family. If anyone sees her, please text or call; I can verify her left-ear scar and the star-shaped patch on her right paw.
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