Rabbit Update
Happy Year of the Rabbit!!
On August 31st, this past year, the first 40 UVic rabbits hopped across our sanctuary bridge in Coombs, BC. Approximately 500 more have followed - some unborn stowaways as well!
During February and March of this year we worked with the University to pick up the few remaining stragglers. These rabbits were relocated to our Coombs sanctuary and the campus was officially "rabbit free" on March 31.
None of our feral rabbit rescue efforts could have been realized without the awesome support of so many of you from the community.
Donations of time, money, supplies, and services made this project a success and saved the lives of our dear, little friends. Thank you to everyone, from the heart and soul! We are honored that you gave us the opportunity to put our love into the world and provide a safe and happy haven for these rabbits.
Please take some time today to look through our photo gallery and visit the world your generosity and kindness have created.
Share with your family and friends and encourage them to support our sanctuary rabbits. Come back to see our latest posts! We did it - together!!!
Susan Vickery,
On behalf of the former UVic rabbits
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
We hope all of you are enjoying this Thanksgiving weekend.
The rabbits have much to be thankful for at this time - the warm sun on their backs, the smell and feel of the good earth under their feet, the comfort of full, thick coats, and the continued generosity of EARS supporters.
Today we want to show special appreciation to our landscaping crew: Daniel & Suzanne, and Robert of Jim's Mowing in Parksville/Qualicum. Through the Spring and Summer and now into Fall our furry friends have been receiving "meals on wheels". Beautiful, bountiful, green cuisine by the truckload! Daniel and Robert bring all their fresh grass and shrub clippings to EARS sanctuary.
What a wonderful addition to the bunnies regular diet of commercial pelleted feed, grass hay, and fruits and vegetables. Thanks, guys!
We also want to thank the Town of Canmore, Alberta for inviting us to submit a non-lethal feral rabbit management option for their review. Yes, another challenge for all of us commited to the respectful and compassionate care of abandoned animals! We hope Canmore will give us the opportunity to capture, sterilize, and relocate these rabbits to a sanctuary home in Alberta.
Please follow the links to learn more about our work with the Save Canmore Bunnies team:
http://canmorebunnies.blogspot.com/
http://www.timescolonist.com/life/Bunny+drama+shifts+Canmore/5497037/story.html
See who's already decked out in orange and black ready for Halloween!!!
"Little Tiger"
HoP...HoP...HOPPY EASTER, Everyone!!
Say Hello to Cupcake, Brownie, and Cookie!
These three youngsters were invited to a very special Easter bakesale hosted by Kristie Bush of Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, BC.
Kristie wanted to do something this year to help support our Coomb's sanctuary bunnies. Over the school lunchhour, Kristie and her friends sold baked goods to fellow students, staff, and teachers and raised a sweet $177.85. All ears were standing tall when we heard that total!
We asked Kristie how she would like us to spend our Easter coin and she suggested lots of good quality local hay to keep our guys snug and bellies full through the nippy, early spring nights.
Well done, Kristie! And many thanks from all of us at EARS.
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