Lake Erie Cyclefest - See Spot Ride

See Spot Ride, the sixth annual Because You Care Ride for Animal Rescue will take place on the lovely back roads of McKean Township in southern Erie County. Only 6 miles from the Millcreek Mall, the picturesque countryside offers beautiful routes with varying terrain, including options for a 40-, 25- and 10-mile ride.

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Erie Gives Day 2025

The biggest day of giving in Erie is almost here, and Because You Care is once again excited to join the list of nonprofits participating in this online giving event.

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Hurdles for Hounds

Join us for Hurdles for Hounds, a tail-wagging, heart-pounding 5K and obstacle course event to support cats and dogs in need! This fun-filled fundraiser is open to all members of the community. Proceeds go directly to providing medical care, food, shelter, and forever homes for rescue animals. Our friends at Animal Ark & Animal Kingdom Pet Hospitals are providing us with doggy treat bags for the four-legged attendees. For the humans, Boro Dogs Food truck will be in attendance because every good deed deserves a great snack!

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Party for the Paws - A Fall Festival

Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year!

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Paws and Pints

🎃🐾 Join Us for a Spooktacular Night Benefiting Because You Care! 🐾🎃

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Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Party

We are once again having our annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Party. Because You Care will be on site as well.

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Comedy & Magic: Kelly MacFarland and the Alans

Join Because You Care for a night of comedy, magic, and mind games as we raise money for animal rescue! Don’t miss your chance to laugh with Kelly MacFarland and be wowed by The Alans to help us save lives and find forever homes for our deserving animals.

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