Beige Syrian hamster with blue harness
Description
I lost my beige Syrian hamster, Gizmo, yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Calle 50 by Avenida Balboa. He’s a small, fluffy guy about the size of a ping-pong ball, with soft tan fur, a tiny white blaze on his forehead, and a pink nose. He wears a bright blue harness with a tiny silver bell that jingles when he moves. Gizmo has been with me since last year; it's really emotional for me because he helps my daughter with her anxiety, and it's a lot of sentimental value. If you’ve seen a little ham with that blue harness in Panama City, please contact me—we’ll be forever grateful!
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