Event Details

Sunday, September 9, 2012
Liberty Park
Burger King Amphitheater

Download a Walker Form

DOGS ARE WELCOME!
All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations and you must be able to show your pets current rabies tag. Park regulations require all dogs to be on a leash of 6-feet or less at all times. Puppies must be at least 6-months of age. Also, do not bring female dogs in season.

Cleanup bags and doggie water stations will be provided.


Registration:

12:00 noon - 12:45 p.m.

Opening Remarks:
12:55 p.m.

Walk:
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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Activities before and after the Walk
Refreshments and water/soda
Franklin Fund Basket Raffle
Make your own dog scarves
T-shirts and pet beds available for sale

Route
Sidewalk around the amphitheater

Rain or Shine
The Walk event will be held rain or shine,
so please dress for the weather.

T-Shirts
All participants who bring in $25 or more
will receive one free official BYC Walk for
Small Animals T-shirt.

Proceeds
Your contribution will be used to provide the spay/neuter of each animal, as well as veterinary care, food and other items needed to care for the animals while in foster care. We suggest starting early and collectin money as supports sign your pledge form. All donations, no matter how small, are welcome!

Under 14
Walkers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Because You Care's 17th Annual

Walk for Small Animals

Sunday, September 9
Liberty Park - Burger King Ampitheater

Two-legged and four-legged walkers alike are invited to enjoy a day of exercise, entertainment, prizes, and more, all for a good cause, at Be cause You Care’s 17th Annual Walk for Small Animals. In addition to the walk, the event will feature door prizes, basket raffles, music, vendors, food, and entertainment.

For every $50 raised/donated, walkers will receive a chance to win an Apple iPad, and all walkers who raise/donate $25 or more will receive an official BYC Walk for Small Animals t-shirt. Special prizes will also be awarded for walkers raising the most money.

The Annual Walk for Small Animals, as Because You Care’s largest fundraiser, provides funds needed for the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned and abused animals, including necessary veterinary care, food, and supplies throughout BYC’s operating year. 

Planning to walk? Download a Walker Form

Want to support the BYC Walk?

Be an Event Sponsor

Be a Vendor at the Event


Franklin Fund Basket Raffle

 Come out to the Walk and take a chance on these great baskets, many worth more than $100! Proceeds benefit the Franklin Fund.

  • Beer Lover’s Basket, sponsored by Emily Trejchel
  • Buffalo Sabres Lover’s Basket, sponsored by Joyce Gunter and Rachel Converse
  • Book Lover’s Basket, sponsored by Stacy Breter
  • Cat Lover's Basket sponsored by Nancy Fuchs
  • Chocolate Lover’s Basket, sponsored by Ruth Speice and Sue Larson
  • Dog Lover's Basket, sponsored by Nancy Fuchs and Becky Heil
  • Family Fun Basket, sponsored by Becky Woods
  • Luck Lover's Basket, sponsored by Cat and Brian Amick
  • Margarita Lover’s Basket, sponsored by Shirley and Gary Winschel
  • Romantic Weekend Basket, sponsored by Parker Snap-Tite Employees
  • Steelers Lover’s Basket, sponsored by Shauna Petrone
  • Wine Taster’s Basket, sponsored by Werkbot Studios
  • Yankee Candle Lover’s Basket, sponsored by Denise Arnold


Thank you to our 2012 sponsors!

Platinum Paw:

SplashLagoon



Special Thanks

Wegmans
Hungry Howies
JJ's JTM Foods
Party Crew Mobile Disc Jockey
Presque Isle Tent & Table

Gold Paw:



Animal Friends

Silver Paw:

Animal Ark Pet Hospital
Animal Kingdom
Animal Hospital of Waterford
Burton Funeral Homes
Contemporary Landscape Designs
Erie Animal Hospital
Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union
Glenwood Pet Hospital
Hagan Business Machines
Harley-Davidson of Erie
LLKurtz
North East Animal Hospital
Pet Plus Lawn & Garden
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
Twinbrook Animal Hospital / VetCor
Union City Pet Hospital
Wagner Giblin Insurance Agency
Werkbot Studios