Upcoming Events & Fundraisers - Because You Care, Inc.

Party for the Paws - Fall Fest

September 26th, 2026

Frontier Park, 1501 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16505

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.

Pet Photos with Santa at PSP Harborcreek (Date TBD)

December 12th, 2026

Pet Supplies Plus Harborcreek; 4121 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510

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.

Pet Photos with Santa at PSP West Erie Plaza (Date TBD)

December 19th, 2026

Pet Supplies Plus Erie; 1010 West Erie Plaza Drive, Erie, PA 16505

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.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Benefiting BYC (Dates TBD)

December 21st, 2026

Millcreek Mall, 5800 Peach Street, Erie PA 16565

The holiday season is fast-approaching, and BYC volunteers will once again be creating beautifully wrapped gifts at the Millcreek Mall booth. Be sure to stop by the booth and have your holiday presents wrapped!

Events

Upcoming Events and Fundraisers

Party for the Paws - Fall Fest

Pet Photos with Santa at PSP Harborcreek (Date TBD)

Pet Photos with Santa at PSP West Erie Plaza (Date TBD)

Holiday Gift Wrapping Benefiting BYC (Dates TBD)

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