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Pet of the Week 9/26/08 Save Email Print
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Posted: 12:39 PM Sep 26, 2008
Last Updated: 12:48 PM Sep 26, 2008
Reporter: Kim Lucey
Email Address: Kim.Lucey@wtap.com


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Tawanda is a sweet kitty looking for a loving home! She is a 2-year-old tortoise-shell colored cat.

Tawanda loves to be petted and would make a wonderful companion for any family.

You can find Tawanda at the Humane Society of Parkersburg to give her a permanent home. She was featured on our WTAP News at Noon segment on September 26th, 2008.

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