Alabama EARS is a non-profit 501 (C) organization. We are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes for domestic rabbits, and educating about proper rabbit care and behavior. Our volunteers are paid only in the love of grateful bunnies.
What We Do
We rescue rabbits from shelters, have them spayed or neutered, litter box train them, socialize them, learn about their personality, and then we look for permanent homes to adopt them.
- We educate the public on the proper care and behavior of domestic rabbits through our website and educational events.
- We participate in a variety of animal education events and work with regional animal shelters and animal rescue organizations.
- We participate in a variety of animal education events and work with regional animal shelters and animal rescue organizations.
- We sell hay and a variety of bunny-friendly toys through Riverview Animal Clinic. The profits of these items remain in our account at Riverview and are used to help pay for foster rabbit medical expenses.
- We produce a chapter newsletter: The Rabbits Tale, that is full of fun bunny facts and helpful tips, and short updates on some chapter announcements and events. We have back issues of paper copies and e-copies here.
- We have meetings--some are business meetings and some are meetings where we just gab about our bunnies.
- We have BYOB (Bring Your Own Bunny) parties where our those who love their rabbits as companion animals get to know each other and show off photos of their adorable furry companions.
Our Philosophy
- The House Rabbit Society believes that ALL rabbits are valuable as individuals, regardless of breed purity, temperament, state of health, or relationship to humans. The welfare of all rabbits is our primary consideration.
- Except for unique situations, in which wild animals are being nursed or rehabilitated, it is in the best interest of wild rabbits that human intervention be held to a minimum.
- Domestic rabbits are not the product of natural selection, but rather of human interference by means of breeding programs, and the product is a human-dependent animal who needs protection. It is therefore a human responsibility that these animals be cared for in a manner appropriate to their needs.
- It is in the best interest of domestic rabbits to be neutred/spayed. To live in human housing where supervision and protection are provided, and to be treated for illnesses by veterinarians.
- Domestic rabbits are companion animals and should be afforded at least the same individual rights, level of care, and opportunity for longevity as commonly afforded to dogs and cats who live as human companions.
- Rabbits are intelligent animals who require mental stimulation, toys, exercise, environmental activity, and social interaction (from, as appropriate, people, other rabbits, or other animals).
Why We Volunteer
ADOPTED
Meet Amelia. When she first arrived at EARS, we wondered if she would ever be adopted. She was so shy and untrusting from her experience of being abandoned to fend for herself outside. After spending some time with our Fostering Director, Amelia came out of her shell and is one of the the most social, sweet and curious bunnies. She has been adopted to a wonderful home and is bonded to THREE other bunnies! We don't know who is luckier: Amelia and her best bunny friends or the human who gets to give four rabbits banana at the same time every morning.
Why do we volunteer? Because even though there will never be another Amelia, there will always another bunny like her who ends up abandoned and needing a forever home.
Amelia's photo was generously provided by DIna Graphics.