Update, 6/10/09: Elvira’s listing is no longer available – but the Lawrence Humane Society does have a number of other so-called “pocket pets” available for adoption!

My second (ok, ninth) pick this week also hails from the Lawrence Humane Society – and is also a small and furry (petite, if you will) little lady.

Meet Elvira the Gerbil, who’s waiting to come home with you!

Elvira is a spunky little gal who was found discarded in a local cemetery. She’s tan with spots of white underneath and has a TON of energy. Elvira likes to be held and scratched behind the ears when you do catch her and enjoys small snacks like cheerios. This is just one of many small animals at the Lawrence Humane Society who are looking for a home right now. Come visit Elvira in the handheld pets room!

Squeals, redux! If I didn’t already live with six vicious predators, I’d adopt Elvira and all the rat babies myself (and momma too, natch!). Maybe we’d even film a sequel to Willard, too – just more uplifting and animal-friendly. Willard totally knifed his rat friends in the backs, IMHO.

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Each Wednesday, the Kansas City Freecycle blog will feature one adoptable animal from a local KC rescue group or animal shelter.

We do this for several reasons:

- To highlight the plight of companion animals in the Kansas City area.

- To remind members of our no-animal policy, and provide an alternative venue for members who wish to adopt an unwanted animal.

- To encourage members to adopt a furry friend.

- To help out out local animal rescue groups and animal shelters, many of which are overwhelmed by the sheer number of animals in need.

- To illustrate these animals’ unique personalities and characteristics, thus underscoring the fact that they are not objects and should not be “freecycled”.

Click here to view past Featured Adoptables.

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