Gerbil convention is Saturday in Nashua
 
Gerbil fans are invited to the family-friendly convention, which will include competitions for serious gerbil owners and breeders as well as a “Pet Class” competition to award kids’ pets for their endearing characteristics.

There will be Gerbil Olympics events, exhibits on gerbil colors, agility training, gerbil art, other rodents, specialty merchandise and a book signing. Admission is $2, with a maximum of $10 per family.

If a gerbil convention and show sounds unusual, that’s because it is, said Donna Anastasi of Hollis, president of the American Gerbil Society.

“In this country, the small animals aren’t shown that much,” Anastasi said.
 
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