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Hamsters found in tote outside campus store
Outside the campus bookstore on Main Street
Found
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
I was walking along Main Street outside the campus bookstore when I spotted a small plastic carrier tucked inside a striped tote bag. Two hamsters were squeaking frantically, looking panicked but curious. I scooped them up and kept them safe around 3:15 PM today, hoping to reunite them with their owner. One hamster is golden-brown and fluffy; the other is gray with a white belly. They seem well cared for, just shaken from being left behind, and I’ve kept them warm and hydrated while I figure out the next steps.
Approximate found location
Outside the campus bookstore on Main Street
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