Share the Love - Feed the Whiskers

This Valentine’s Day, Because You Care is inviting you to skip the fancy dinner and treat our shelter cats to a Valentine’s feast instead! Your donation provides a special meal, enrichment, and extra love for the cats who are still waiting for their forever homes.

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Art with Animals

Get crafty for a cause!  Participants will design a custom leash hanger and enjoy time with the shelter animals who need their support.

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Dodge for the Dogs 2026

Join us for our Second Annual Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the McKean Elementary School Gymnasium in McKean, PA. Teams of up to 10 players (ages 16+) will compete in a fast-paced round-robin format, guaranteeing a minimum of four games.

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Easter Paw-ty at PSP West Erie Plaza (Date TBD)

Bring your pet and have some fun at the annual Easter Party hosted by Pet Supplies Plus West Erie Plaza! More details to follow.

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Easter Paw-ty at PSP Harborcreek (Date TBD)

Bring your pet and have some fun at the annual Easter Party hosted by Pet Supplies Plus in Harborcreek! More details to come!

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Bands for a Second Chance

Join us for our third annual, Bands for a Second Chance fundraiser at Port Farms! This event directly supports the training that aids shelter pets before and after their adoptions. Providing support and education for families and their new pet.

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Annual BYC Golf Outing (Date TBD)

Join us for our annual golf outing at Brabender Southwoods Golf Course.

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Erie Gives Day 2026

Erie Gives is an inspiring community-spirted event like no other! Thousands of donors from across the country - and globe - give to hundreds of local nonprofits - like Because You Care - and we have been so grateful for the support each and every year. Erie Gives is always the second Tuesday of August. This year, Erie Gives will take place on August 11, 2026, from midnight to midnight.

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Party for the Paws - Fall Fest (Date TBD)

Join us for our Annual Community Fundraiser - Party for the Paws Fall Fest! Bring your pet and join us for a day of local food, music, and fun - all supporting BYC’s mission to help rescue animals.

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Pet Photos with Santa at PSP Harborcreek (Date TBD)

Join the fun with your dog, cat, ferret, parrot, lizard, etc. Pet Supplies Plus will provide the party with goodie bags, paw printing & a treat station! Because you Care and Santa will be on hand for professional style photography and a holiday basket raffle.

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