Lost
Grey hamster with blue harness near Winchester Cathedral
Winchester
Lost
listing
Posted
14 days
ago
Description
I lost my grey Syrian hamster yesterday around 6pm near Winchester Cathedral. He’s tiny, about the size of a tennis ball, with gray fur and a white belly, and he wears a bright blue harness with a tiny silver bell. There’s a small white patch on his chest and a pink nose that shows up whenever he’s curious. This little guy is a gift from my sister and means a lot to me, so I’m really hoping to get him back. If you’ve seen him around Market Lane or by the River Itchen behind the Guildhall, please text or call me and I’ll come straight over to collect him.
Approximate last-seen location
Winchester
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