Gray and white hamster found near Publix on Troupe St
Description
I found a tiny hamster this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the Publix on Troupe Street in Valdosta. It’s a light gray hamster with a white belly, about the size of a ping-pong ball, and it has very long whiskers. There’s a small scar on its left hind leg from a past tumble, and a pale white patch on its right ear that makes it easy to identify. It was in a clear plastic travel carrier with green bedding and a tiny water bottle attached. I scooped it up and kept it safe here while I try to help it find its owner; if this sounds like yours, send a message and I can describe more details.
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