Found small brown and white dog near Decatur Square
Description
I found a small brown and white dog this afternoon around 3:45 pm near the Decatur Square on East Court Square. It's a medium-small pup, about 25-30 pounds, with a short coat, mostly brown with a white chest and white paws. The dog is wearing a red collar with a brass tag, though I can't quite read the name on it. There's a distinctive white heart-shaped patch on its chest and a slightly crooked tail that curls up at the end. The dog seemed a bit nervous at first but warmed up after I spoke in a calm voice and offered water from my bottle. If this is your dog or you know who it belongs to, please text or email to verify ownership, and we can arrange a safe meetup at the Decatur Square.
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