Among all the things that come across our neighborhood listservs on a daily basis, it’s easy to become frustrated with living in the District. My local listserv, which covers the eastern end of Capitol Hill, has been brimming with complaints of roving gangs of teens, vicious unleashed dogs and drug dealers that move from block to block faster than the police can stop them. And that’s just today.

But just recently a plea came over the listserv that both made my heart melt just a little and reminded me of the good that exists in all my neighbors (well, except that gang of teens; they suck):

Hello neighbors,

This is a long shot, but I thought it was worth a try. Our son lost his much-loved teddy bear, Buffles, on Friday, somewhere between the Air & Space Museum, La Lomita, and Potomac Avenue. We’ve checked with the museum, the restaurant, and Metro’s lost and found, so far to no avail. If anyone has seen a beige Gund bear about 10 inches long, please let us know! We all miss him.

Thanks very much,

Jennifer and Mark (and Finn, who misses his Buffles)

We’re told the bear in question is just like the one at right, only more worn around the edges. DCist readers, help us find Buffles.

Update: Apparently Buffles was almost found, or so we just heard:

Someone emailed me to report that she’d found a bear on Friday night on G Street between La Lomita and 14th Street. She put it on a rock wall on that block. Finn and his dad just walked over there but didn’t see the bear. If anyone found a bear on that block over the weekend, please let us know! It could well be Buffles.

Keep your eyes peeled, guys.