Name: Reuger
Breed: Australian Shepherd/ Siberian Husky
Age: 1 year
Gender: Male
Size: Medium
Color: Tan/ Beige
Declawed: No
House-trained: Partially
Adoption Price: $100.00
Reuger can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
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