Tan/black Aussie mix, blue collar with ID
Description
I lost my dog Nova yesterday around 4:15pm. She’s a medium Australian Shepherd mix, about 45 pounds, mostly tan with a black saddle and a white chest. She has a white patch on her nose and a small tuft of hair that sticks up between her ears, and one ear tilts slightly when she’s excited. Nova is wearing a bright blue reflective collar with a round stainless ID tag that says 'Nova'. Last seen in Loring Park near the dog water fountain by Oak Street along the bike path. She’s really friendly once she gets to know you but gets anxious in crowds, and she’s family to me—text or call if you spot her.
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