Found
Bearded dragon found near Kroger on West Market St
Akron / Canton
Found
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
Found a bearded dragon this afternoon around 1:45pm outside the Kroger on West Market Street in Akron. It's about 9 inches long from nose to tail, tan with a darker stripe along the back and a bright orange beard that shows when it's curious. There are two identifying marks: a small circular scar on the left hind leg and a tiny chip on the tail tip. I kept it safe in a ventilated tote and warmed it with a small heat pad while I tried to locate an owner, because I know how much a pet means to a family.
Approximate found location
Akron / Canton
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