Lost Dog :: Update: Found Dog

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We have good news about Maggie Mae from Kelly:

"Maggy was found walking down Bee Ridge Road last night and a man with kids stopped, opened the door, and she jumped right in. He took her to an all night vet, who then transferred her to Animal Services. Martha was at Animal Services before they opened and Maggy is now safely at home!!!!! Thank you for all of your help and support!! We need to stick together as a community to help each other!"


Lake Sarasota: Lost Dog Alert!! Can I do this here? Name: Maggie Mae, Age: 1 Lives: Mauna Loa near Bee Ridge. Description: Grey & White, Tall & Thin. If anyone has any info please call 586-7137. Has only been gone for about a few hours now. Please help!!

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