March is National Adopt-a-rescued-rodent Month

Did you know March is National Adopt-a-rescued-rodent Month, but the Humane Society of Southern Arizona has other rodents who need homes, too. Guinea Pigs, hamsters, rabbits, mice and gerbils all need a good home.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona opens its doors to rodents and rabbits — which are not rodents, but lagomorphs more closely related to horses — as well as dogs and cats. They also take in reptiles, birds and even goats, although they usually send the exotic pets to specific animal rescue groups better equipped to handle them.
Rodents and rabbits have their own, special charms. They get to know their people, they have likes and dislikes, and can be more entertaining than television.

"You have to appreciate that they're a different kind of animal," said Jewel Waldrip, of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, who has adopted several rats. "They all have different personalities. Some are outgoing and social, some are quieter. They really are individuals, and if you handle them a lot, they really are really affectionate."

so why don't you adopt a rodent :-)