Brown-and-white Syrian hamster, pink nose, lost near Flint Farmers' Market
Description
I lost my brown-and-white Syrian hamster yesterday around 3pm near the Flint Farmers Market on East 1st Street. He was in a small translucent travel carrier when he slipped out and darted toward the vendor stalls by the entrance, vanishing behind some planters. He’s about 5 inches long with soft brown and white fur and a pink nose. There’s a tiny white heart-shaped patch on his chest, and his left ear is a little folded, which makes him a bit easier to spot if you see him scurrying around a crate or wheel. This little guy is my daughter’s pet and means the world to us; we’re really hoping for his safe return. If you’ve seen him, email me at [email protected].
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