Found
Golden hamster found near Broadway Square Mall
Tyler / East TX
Found
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I found a small golden hamster this morning around 11:15am in the parking lot behind Broadway Square Mall on S. Broadway Ave in Tyler. It's about the size of a walnut, with fluffy golden-brown fur and a white belly, and a tiny pink nose that twitches when it spots movement. It’s wearing a little blue harness with a tiny silver bell, and there’s a small white patch on its right ear. The little guy seemed scared but okay, and I kept a corner of a tote ready in case he darted. If this belongs to someone, I’d love to help get him back home.
Approximate found location
Tyler / East TX
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