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FOUND: Hamsters near Canalside, Buffalo

I found these hamsters near Canalside on the Buffalo waterfront around 6:40 AM today. They were darting between a couple of picnic tables and a trash can near the Erie Canal sign. They looked scared but curious, noses twitching as I approached slowly. I scooped them into a safe spot on a bench and kept them safe while I posted this. One has a small white patch on the neck and the other is a darker gray; they seem tethered to each other. I felt a huge relief after realizing I could help reunite them with their owner.

Canalside promenade, Buffalo 8 days ago
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Lost Guitars near Canalside, Buffalo

Last Saturday around 3:30 p.m., I parked my guitar case on a bench near Canalside in Buffalo so I could take a quick photo of the waterfront. When I stood up, they were gone—the two guitars with their worn straps and a scratch on the headstock. I walked the promenade twice, asking any street musicians and passersby if they’d seen them, but the crowds kept moving and the wind kept blowing. Music isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s how I breathe. If you’ve seen or picked up these guitars, please contact through the site.

near Canalside, Erie Canal harbor 10 days ago
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Lost gym bags near Canalside, Buffalo.

On Tuesday evening, around 6:20 p.m., I realized my gym bags were gone after I left the Buffalo Fitness Center on Elmwood Avenue and headed toward Canalside. I’d just finished a tough spin class and expected to grab them on the way out, but they never appeared. The bags are dark blue with bright orange zipper pulls and contain a towel, my gym shoes, and a water bottle—things I use every day. I feel frustrated and worried they’ll end up far from where they were; I hope the finder understands how much these items mean to my routine and brings them back.

Canalside boardwalk near the Monroe Street entrance 13 days ago
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Lost action figures near Canalside, Buffalo

I lost my action figures at the Canalside boardwalk on Sunday around 5:30 p.m. The set is about six inches tall and comes in a blue box with a red star logo; one figure even has a tiny green cape. They were gifts from my nephew, and it hurts to think they might be gone for good. If you see a blue box with those figures, please know they mean a lot to me and I’d really love to have them back where they belong.

Canalside boardwalk, near the observation deck, Buffalo 17 days ago
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Found Bytech earbuds in damaged case.

Black "Bytech" earbuds, both still in the case, though the top of the case is missing. There is some kind of white fluid in the bottom part of the case, sand I think? Found along the boardwalk in Canalside. So if these happen to be yours, I've got 'em safe for you, so drop me a line and we'll work out a way to get them home.

Buffalo 28 days ago
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Lost sports equipment near Canalside, Buffalo.

I lost my equipment for various sports after a practice at Canalside around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. My blue duffel held a basketball, a field hockey stick, a baseball glove, and a damp towel. I set it on a bench outside the skating rink near the Canalside boardwalk while I chatted with teammates, and by the time I turned back, the bag was gone. I’ve walked the boardwalk, checked the nearby tents, and checked the gate near the skate park, but I came up empty. These items are essential to me as I prep for the weekend leagues, and I’d be grateful to have them back.

Canalside boardwalk, near the skating rink about 1 month ago

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