Tan and white hamster named Nibbles, missing near Ball State
Description
I lost my tan-and-white Syrian hamster, Nibbles, yesterday around 3pm. He’s the size of a ping-pong ball, super soft, with a white belly and a tiny notch in his right ear from a past scrape. I last saw him near the Ball State University Bookstore on University Ave in Muncie, IN, but he could’ve slipped toward the campus ponds or the apartments around the north side of campus. He’s been my constant little buddy for years, and this little guy means a lot to me; I’m really hoping to get him back safe. If you’ve seen him or someone brings him in, please reach out—he’s dearly missed and I’ll be forever grateful.
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