Found
Found bag labeled Breeds on Helena sidewalk
Capitol steps
Found
listing
Posted
17 days
ago
Description
I found a small canvas tote lying on the curb near the Montana State Capitol steps around 5:45 p.m. last Friday. The bag is plain, white with the word Breeds printed in bold black letters. Inside I found a binder of dog-breed profiles, a handful of glossy photos, and a folded note that looked like someone’s reminders. It clearly belonged to someone who loves their dogs. I turned it in at the downtown Helena Lost and Found in the City Hall lobby, hoping the owner sees this and gets it back soon.
Approximate found location
Capitol steps
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