Erie Gives 2020

We are so grateful for the generosity of our many supporters. Thank you so much for your support on August 11th; it will make a tremendous difference in the lives of so many needy cats and dogs.

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Holiday Wishing Trees

Our Wish Trees are up! We have one in the lobby of the cat center and one in the dog center.

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Let us EGG YOUR YARD

Let us Egg Your Yard! ...In a year where everything has changed due to COVID, why miss out on creating egg hunt memories for your children or your pets?!

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Stand Pup Comedy

Dogs, Cats & Comedians - It’s Stand Pup Comedy on Tuesday, February 16! We’re partnering with Comic Cure for a fun online event starring adoptable pets and funny humans. Performers have been seen on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, Conan and many more! Early Bird Tickets are $20 and if you use this link 50% of your purchase will be donated to Because You Care. Get your tickets meow!

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See Spot Ride

Second Annual "See Spot Ride"- Everyone's ready to get back on the bike! Join us for a fun or challenging bike ride around Mckean...you choose!

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26th Annual Paws at the Park

Join us live and in person and outdoors 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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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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