Two-tone dwarf hamster, white ear patch, Nibbles
Description
I lost my two-tone dwarf hamster, Nibbles, yesterday around 3pm. I was at the Target on University Street in Peoria when I must have dropped him from his small plastic cage. He's about the size of a ping-pong ball, with light brown and white fur, a distinctive white patch on his left ear, and a tiny black dot near his right shoulder. He’s quick and a bit skittish, but incredibly curious—if you steady a treat near him, he’ll sniff it and freeze for a moment before sprinting in a tiny blur. I’ve had him since last summer; he’s a gift from my sister, and this little guy has sentimental value for me. If anyone found him, I’d be grateful to get him back; he’s my whole world when I’m feeling stressed.
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