Grey and white hamster found near Bayfront, Corpus Christi
Description
I found a small hamster this afternoon around 3:20pm under a bench by the Bayfront fountains, near the Texas State Aquarium on Shoreline Boulevard in Corpus Christi. It's a grey-and-white Syrian hamster, about 2 inches long, with a slightly scruffy coat and a white belly. It has a distinct orange patch on its left ear and a tiny scar on its right hind leg, and it wears a faded blue collar with a tiny bell that barely jingles. It seemed skittish at first but warmed up after I offered a few sunflower seeds. I’m keeping it safe in a ventilated hamster cage with bedding and water until I can reunite it with its owner.
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