Found
Found: Breeds in Valdosta, Georgia
near the Valdosta Mall
Found
listing
Posted
about 12 hours
ago
Description
Yesterday around 4:10 p.m., I found a small folder labeled 'Breeds' on a bench outside the Valdosta Mall, near the food court. Inside was a set of dog-breed reference cards and a faded photo of a Labrador; it looked like someone’s notes or research. The late afternoon sun made the pavement glow and I felt a twinge of worry for whoever lost it. I can imagine how upsetting it would be to realize this was missing after a busy day. I’m posting here in case the owner sees this and recognizes the item.
Approximate found location
near the Valdosta Mall
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