Name: Strawberry
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Age: 1 year
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Color: Black/ Orange
Declawed: No
House-trained: Yes
Adoption Price: $40.00
Strawberry can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
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