This week, Bruce & Hobbes are joined by: Kristine Steiner - Executive Director, Because You Care, Inc.

“Because You Care,” Inc. is a volunteer-driven, non-profit, no-kill animal rescue group founded in 1981, in northwestern Pennsylvania. Their incoming cats & dogs initially reside in foster homes with volunteer families. There, the animals receive any needed vet care, including vaccinations, testing, & spaying or neutering, as well as socialization. Once they are deemed healthy, and ready for adoption, the pets move to the Adoption Center, where potential adopters can visit with them. In the Cat Center, feline residents range freely through a home-like setting, complete with comfortable furniture and a view of bird feeders. In the Dog Center, each dog has a spacious kennel with access to an outdoor run, as well as access to one of three large exercise yards.  “Because You Care” also has an indoor playroom where the dogs can play & socialize in inclement weather.

“Because You Care” is concerned with companion animal overpopulation and works to reduce the number of unwanted stray pets. To this end, all pets in their care are spayed and neutered, and the dogs, microchipped. They rely solely on memberships and donations and the efforts of volunteers to carry out our mission. “Because You Care,” does an incredible amount of lifesaving work, & Kristine joins Bruce & Hobbes to talk about it!

During her visit, Kristine discusses:

The organization’s history, and mission.

Where they operate, and the area of the country they cover.

Where the animals they help come from.

How the organization works with foster homes.

How “Because You Care” works to curb companion animal overpopulation, and unwanted stray pets.

How the organization works with on-line partners and veterinarians.
Frankin’s Fund and Franklin’s Pets.

How the organization utilizes their website, www.becauseyoucare.org, to disseminate information and share the stories of the animals they are seeking homes for.

How people can shop, and help “Because You Care,” at the same time.
Adopting from the organization, or becoming a foster family.

Contact Information:
 

Kristine Steiner - Executive Director, Because You Care, Inc.
6041 West Road
McKean, Pennsylvania 16426

E-mail: kris@becauseyoucare.org
Phone: 1-814-476-1212
Facebook: Because You Care, Inc.
Website: www.becauseyoucare.org