Gray-white dwarf hamster with blue collar and bell
Description
I lost my gray-and-white dwarf hamster, Nutmeg, yesterday around 3pm near the Newark Public Library on Market Street in Newark, Delaware. Nutmeg is tiny, the size of a ping-pong ball, with a bright blue collar and a small silver bell that jingles when she scurries. She sports a white stripe down her forehead and fluffy fur that's slightly scruffy after a day on the run. This little one has sentimental value—it's my daughter's pet and a gift from her grandmother—and we’re really hoping someone who found her will be kind enough to reach out. If you’ve seen Nutmeg, please email [email protected]; I’d be forever grateful to get her back.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.