Name: Snowdrop
Breed: Collie, Rough Retriever
Age: 10 years
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Yellow/ White
Declawed: No
House-trained: Yes
Adoption Price: $30.00
Snowdrop can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
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