Lost Canines near Kaaterskill Falls
Description
I lost my Canines on the North-South Lake trail around 9:40 a.m. today. They slipped the leash when a cyclist sped past the pine grove near the old stone bridge. The mist hung over the lake as I called their names, but they vanished into the evergreens. These dogs are part of my daily life and have steadied me through tough times, so losing them today felt like losing a piece of myself. I retraced steps along the boardwalk by the fishing dock and near the maples where the leaves are turning. If you’ve seen them, please bring them home to the truck; I’m worried sick and just want them safe.
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