Name: Thunder
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Age: 4 years
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Color: Grey
Declawed: Yes
House-trained: Yes
Adoption price: $40.00
Thunder can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
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