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Jasper is a 15-year-old Chow mix that lives in Parkersburg, West Virginia. “I adopted from our local shelter over 14 years ago. He has always been a gentle soul, and wanders as the neighborhood pet. His bear cub lookalike and gentle demeanor make him irresistible”

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W​ant to meet our previous Weather Buddies? Here are the wonderful pets we've featured so far.

A​nnie

C​harlie & Cruz

C​ooper & Conner

D​D & MM

D​ora & Chica

​Duke

F​aith & Cooper

G​abriella

J​esse

L​eo

Macaroni Aloysius

M​onster

N​ino

O​din

P​eanut

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