Name: Sierra Mist
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix
Age: 5 months
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Color: Cream/ Grey
Declawed: No
House-trained: Yes
Adoption Price: $50.00
Sierra Mist can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
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Hydrants being flushed in Franklin and Rocky Grove
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