Lost hamsters in Eastern Panhandle, WV
Description
I lost my two hamsters after dinner around 8:45 p.m. on Friday in the Eastern Panhandle near Martinsburg. They were out to run in the living room and somehow disappeared. The darker one is a small brown Syrian with a white stripe, the lighter one is fluffy beige and curious. I’ve searched every room, checked under furniture, and even looked outside, but I can't shake the worry that they slipped into a crack or a vent. I’m anxious, hopeful, and missing their tiny squeaks at night. If anyone saw two tiny runners or has them safe at home, I’d be forever grateful. Please help me bring them home.
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