Found dog: tan/white border collie mix
Description
I found a medium-sized dog this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Riverside Park entrance on 3rd Street in La Crosse. It's a tan and white border collie mix, about 45 pounds, with a fluffy tail and one ear that sticks up while the other flops. It wears a bright blue collar with a small bone-shaped tag that reads 'Bailey' and has a phone number on the back. The dog is friendly and seems well cared for, just a bit dusty from the stroll along the trail. I kept it close and brought it to a safe spot near the park kiosk while I started this post. If this dog belongs to you or someone you know, please message me so we can arrange a safe meetup and get Bailey back home - it's stressful when a dog goes missing.
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