Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary

Mission

Founded in 1995 as PigHoppers, Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary reflects the need for safe homes for unwanted rabbits, who are often overlooked by shelters and humane societies. GLRS offers a permanent, safe, happy home to many of the animal residents who arrive here. Most healthy rabbits are adopted out to good homes. All mammals are spayed or neutered, health permitting, so as not to contribute to the overpopulation of these animals in our society. GLRS educates the public about the plight of these animals in our society, their needs and required care, through tours of the sanctuary, a newsletter, and public appearances. One of our goals is to prevent rabbits from ending up in a shelter or sanctuary by educating people who are considering acquiring one of these animals.

Programs

Our major program is providing a safe haven for homeless rabbits and other animals. All animals are provided a safe home appropriate to the species, nutritionally-appropriate food, required veterinary care (including spaying and neutering of all mammals, health permitting), and the companionship of other animals. GLRS also has an education program, whereby we seek to educate the public about the plight of these animals in our society so as to reduce the numbers of homeless animals in the future. We do this through tours of the sanctuary, a newsletter, and public appearances.