Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue (EARS)

A nonprofit organization


Rabbits are the third most surrendered pet in the U.S. yet most animal shelters lack the knowledge and/or resources to adequately care for them.  EARS is the only organization in the Erie area dedicated to the welfare of domestic rabbits.   

Our Mission:  Educate, Adopt, Rescue and Shelter



Educate - Through various outreach activities at schools, colleges and community events, we educate the public on proper rabbit care and the joy of having an indoor domestic rabbit.


Adopt - Our adoption team works to find homes for the 73 rabbits currently in our care.  Over the last 12 months, 45 rabbits have been adopted into their forever home.  In the first half of this year alone, 24 rabbits have been adopted.  


Rescue - Since January, we responded to over 50 surrender and rescue calls, resulting in 13 new rabbits in our care.  EARS has cared for hundreds of domestic rabbits from various backgrounds including abandoned, cruelty cases, and hoarding situations since 2013. 


Shelter - Our shelter is committed to providing the proper care, including veterinary care and spay/neuter, while the rabbits await adoption to forever indoor homes.  In the last 12 months, 43 rabbits came into our shelter.  We are 100% no-kill.  





We are a volunteer-run organization, relying on donations and proceeds from our fundraising events.


Expenses directly related to the care of the rabbits account for roughly 85% of our annual expenses.




This Erie Gives Day, please join us in making a difference, one bunny at a time!

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue (EARS)

Tax id (EIN)

46-4647610

Address

2316 W. 38th Street
Erie, PA 16506