Found small black terrier with red bandana
Description
Found a small black terrier with a bright red bandana wandering near the Kansas State Capitol grounds in Topeka this afternoon around 2:30pm. He's about knee-high, with a wiry coat and a bit skittish but friendly once he warms up. He has a small white patch on his chest and a tiny scar above his left eyebrow; plus a red collar with no name tag. I checked for a tag and asked at a nearby vet to scan for a microchip, but nothing turned up. If this is your dog, please message me with distinguishing details like his name, where he lives, and any vet chip number; I’ll help you get him back to his family—he seems clearly loved and worried someone is looking for him.
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