In the late 1970s, musician Don Bolles began collecting lost pet posters that he found around his neighborhood in West Hollywood. He was captivated by the hand-drawn images and heartfelt pleas for help. Despite the moral dilemma of taking these flyers, Bolles continued to collect them, preserving an art form that was lost with the rise of computer-generated posters. His collection features a variety of pets, ranging from dogs and cats to rabbits and parrots. Bolles also owns a few missing people flyers, which add a somber and profound element to his collection. While controversial, Bolles hopes his collection serves as a testament to the past and evokes empathy for those who have lost their beloved companions.
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