Golden-brown guinea pig with blue harness
Description
I found a guinea pig this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the CVS on West Broad Street, in Richmond near Monroe Park. It’s a small, golden-brown furball with a white stripe on its nose and a blue harness with a tiny silver bell. The little guy seemed healthy and curious but a bit skittish when I approached. There’s a light scratch on its left hind paw, and the harness has a faded green tag that might read a name—could be 'Nia' or 'Niko'—hard to tell. If this belongs to you, I’d really like to help you get it back and can keep it safe here until you claim it.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
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- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
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