Red dog harness with reflective stripe
Description
I found a red nylon dog harness this morning around 7:45 in the Walmart parking lot behind Main Street in Elmira-Corning. It's a medium size, with black buckles and a bright reflective stripe along the chest strap. It's a generic nylon harness with no visible brand tag. There's a small green paw-print tag attached to the D-ring that reads 'Rex' in faded letters, and one metal D-ring has a dent from wear. It looks used but still in decent condition overall. I know how important gear like this can be for daily walks and safety, so I hope the owner sees this and can claim it soon. If this belongs to your pup, drop a note here and we can arrange a safe meetup near the store.
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