Small gray dwarf hamster lost near Lyric Theatre
Description
I lost my tiny gray dwarf hamster yesterday around 6:15pm near the Lyric Theatre on College Avenue in Blacksburg, right here in Southwest VA. He’s about the size of a grape, with soft gray fur, a white belly, and a tiny black nose. He wears a pale blue mini harness and has a small white spot on his left hind leg—easy to spot if he zips behind a curb or under a parked car. I adopted him last year; he’s a bright, curious little guy and my evenings feel quieter without him. If you’ve seen him, please let me know; I’m really hoping to bring him home soon and it would mean the world to our family.
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