40th Birthday Party Bash

Come Celebrate 40 Years of Animal Rescue! Open House Sunday, October 17th from 10-1 Since 1981, Because You Care has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs... matching rescued animals with their best possible fur-ever homes by investing in their health, rehabilitation, socialization, and well-being. Join us for an Open House Birthday Bash on October 17th from 10-1 where we will reminisce over the last 40 years.

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Photos with Santa

Bring your well-behaved, leashed dogs, turtles, rabbits or cats -- to Pet Supplies Plus in the West Erie Plaza for photos with Santa Claus!

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Photos with Santa

Bring your well-behaved, leashed dogs, turtles, rabbits or cats -- to Pet Supplies Plus in the West Erie Plaza for photos with Santa Claus!

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Paws for Pucks (Men's Game)

Join us for Pucks and Paws Night at the Mercyhust Ice Center, when Men's Hockey hosts RIT on Friday, February 11th. Mercyhurst is partnering with Because You Care for this event, where they'll be raffling off different gift baskets throughout the game, with all proceeds benefiting Because You Care! Fans are encouraged to bring their dogs to the game, with dog tickets being $10. Fans can purchase them in advance or at the door on the day of the game! All dog ticket proceeds benefit Because You Care

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Photo Party with the Easter Bunny @ PSP

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Puptopia Egg Hunt

Our first Easter Egg Hunt! Your dogs will have so much fun searching for treat-filled eggs. Dogs can find up to 10 eggs during their visit. We will also have other activities as a Chinese Auction. Partial proceeds benefit Because You Care Animal Rescue.

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Benevolent Beers @ Erie Ale Works

Beer and food for our pets thanks to Erie Ale Works

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See Spot Ride and Lake Erie Cyclefest

July 31.20212... This year as part of the Lake Erie Cyclefest, the Third Annual "See Spot Ride"- Bike Ride for Rescue will take place on the lovely backroads of McKean Township. Choose one of two rides to benefit the cats and dogs of Because You Care... -40-mile challenging ride (It is McKean after all!) -25-mile Be Ready for Some Hills ride -10 mile Casual Conversational ride

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27th Annual Paws at the Park

SAVE THE DATE...Join us live and in person and outdoors on September 18th, at our new location at McKean Community Park for food, a huge basket raffle, door prizes, agility, and more. This is a major fundraiser for the animals at Because You Care.

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Bissell Pet Foundation - Empty the Shelters

We're participating! Bissell Pet Foundation will be sponsoring our reduced adoptions fees from December 1-11.

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