Erie Area Rabbit Society hosts annual Hop Into Spring event

The Erie Area Rabbit Society and Rescue held its Hop Into Spring fundraiser on March 21 to raise money for shelter operations; the free, family-friendly event included games, crafts, a reading-with-the-rabbits program, a bake sale and a basket raffle.

The Erie Area Rabbit Society and Rescue hosted its annual Hop Into Spring fundraiser on March 21 to raise money for its shelter operations. The event offered free admission and family-friendly activities such as games, crafts, a reading-with-the-rabbits program, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Organizers ran a bake sale and a basket raffle to raise funds for daily care and medical needs of rescued rabbits. The group relies on community fundraising because rabbits are classified as livestock and the rescue is ineligible for many traditional grants. Event details: - Hosted by the Erie Area Rabbit Society and Rescue (EARS) as the annual Hop Into Spring fundraiser. - Free admission with family activities, including games, crafts and a reading-with-the-rabbits program. - Fundraising included a bake sale and a basket raffle to support animals in the shelter's care. - Organizers noted that rabbits are classified as livestock, which limits eligibility for many grants, so donations fund daily care and medical needs. - The rescue is seeking volunteers, foster homes and direct donations to support ongoing shelter operations. Summary: The fundraiser brought community members together to support the shelter and to raise funds for care and medical expenses. The organization continues to seek volunteer help, foster homes and donations as it maintains its operations.