Found guinea pig near downtown Eugene Library
Description
I found a small guinea pig this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Eugene Public Library on 10th Ave, near the bike racks by the main entrance. It's a fluffy little guy, about the size of a lemon, with tan fur and a white patch on his forehead, black eyes, and a pink nose. He wears a light-blue collar with a tiny silver bell, and there's a small white patch on his left hind leg plus a faint crescent scar behind his left ear—two features that should help his owner identify him. He seems friendly but a bit startled, and he chirps softly when you scoop him up. If this is your pet or you know who it belongs to, I’d love to reconnect you and I can keep him safe.
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