Lost
White and tan Syrian hamster with pink Pawfect collar
Bloomington-Normal
Lost
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I lost my white-and-tan Syrian hamster yesterday around 3pm near the ISU Quad on Gregory Street in Normal. He's about 4 inches long, with white fur and light brown patches, and he wears a tiny pink Pawfect collar with a silver heart-shaped tag. He lives in a blue plastic exercise wheel inside a small glass terrarium at home, and he’s usually curious but shy when you first approach. If you see him, please reach out—this little guy is part of the family and I’m really hoping he’s safe and back soon.
Approximate last-seen location
Bloomington-Normal
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