About Alabama EARS
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 sell food, hay, litter, and a variety of bunny-friendly toys through our bunny supply store.
- We produce a newsletter, The Rabbits Tale full of fun bunny facts and helpful articles.
- We have meetings--some are business meetings and some are meetings where we just gab about our bunnies.
- We have BYOBP (Bring Your Own Bunny Photo) parties where our members 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).
Contact us at info@AlabamaEARS.org or the Hopline at (205) 942-9589.
Our mailing address is Alabama EARS, PO Box 130218, Birmingham, AL 35213.