Lost
Golden Syrian hamster with white chest, lost near Civic Center
Lake Charles
Lost
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I lost my golden Syrian hamster yesterday around 3pm near the Lake Charles Civic Center, along the lakefront boardwalk by the fountain near the parking lot off Broad Street. His name is Niko, and he's a small guy with bright golden-brown fur and a white chest. There's a tiny notch on his left ear and a pale white patch on his belly that makes him stand out. We adopted him last year for my daughter, so this little guy has a ton of personality and means the world to us. If you found him, please drop a note on this listing—my daughter and I are really hoping for a safe reunion.
Approximate last-seen location
Lake Charles
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