Red dog leash with paw-print tag
Description
I found this red dog leash this morning around 9:15am near the Windmill Island Gardens entrance in Holland. It’s a 6-foot nylon leash, bright red with a small white paw-print pattern along the strap. The metal clasp is brushed chrome, and there’s a green plastic ID tag still attached with a name that’s a bit hard to read. The handle grip has a tiny crack, which makes it easy to spot if someone’s looking for it. It seems clearly loved by its owner, and I’d love to help get it back to them—pets gear like this means a lot. If this is yours, we can figure out a quick meet-up near the Windmill Island entrance to return it.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.