Lost
Lost puppies near Illini Union, UIUC campus
near the Illini Union on the UIUC campus
Lost
listing
Posted
about 4 hours
ago
Description
Hi, I'm Sofia Kim from Champaign-Urbana. I lost two puppies, a small black terrier and a cream-colored mix, around 9:30 p.m. last night near the Illini Union on the University of Illinois campus. They slipped from their harness during a short stroll after a light rain, and I can't stop imagining them wandering the sidewalks amid the crowds. They're friendly and curious, and I'm terrified one might slip into traffic; if you found them, please keep them safe and let the site know so I can get them back home.
Approximate last-seen location
near the Illini Union on the UIUC campus
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