Found gray dwarf hamster near Target
Description
I found a tiny gray dwarf hamster yesterday around 3:15pm outside the Target on University Drive in Huntsville, near the main entrance. It's living in a light-blue plastic cage with a pink water bottle and a small wheel. The fur is gray with a white belly, palm-sized, and there’s a tiny notch on its left ear plus a small white patch on its chest—the kind of detail that makes it unique. It seems healthy and a bit shy, and I’ve kept it safe in the cage for now. I know it’s someone’s pet and would love to see it back with its owner who can verify those features. If this is your hamster, we can figure out a good pickup.
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