Cream dwarf hamster with blue harness
Description
Hey, I lost my cream-colored dwarf hamster yesterday around 3pm near the Grainger Market on Grainger Street in Newcastle. It's a tiny pocket-sized guy, probably around 40-50 grams, with a soft cream coat and a distinctive white stripe on his forehead. It wears a blue striped harness with a tiny silver bell that jingles as it runs. He also has a small white dot on his left front paw. I got him as a gift from my sister, so he’s really special to me and I’m worried sick. If anyone spots a little hamster darting around that area or recognizes this description, please reach out — I’d be forever grateful to have him back.
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