Bear's Bites Foundation

06/19/2026

🐾 Just a friendly reminder! 🐾
Bear’s Bites Foundation is currently in the running for the Community’s Choice Awards, and we’d be honored to have your nomination!
💙 If we’ve helped a pet, supported a family, shared resources, or if you simply believe in our mission, please take a moment to nominate us in:
➡️ Service Category
➡️ Non-Profit/Charity Organization
🗳️ Nominate here:
YourChoiceAwards.com/Peoria
Every nomination helps shine a light on our mission to assist pet parents facing emergency and major veterinary expenses. Your support allows us to continue helping pets receive the care they need when it matters most.
Thank you for standing behind Bear’s Bites Foundation and the families we serve. We couldn’t do this without you! 🐶🐱💚

06/12/2026

🐾 After the Storm: Pet Safety Check 🌩️

Storms can leave behind more than puddles and fallen branches—they can create hidden dangers for our pets.

Before letting your dog or cat back outside, take a few minutes to inspect your yard for:

✔️ Damaged or fallen fencing
✔️ Open, broken, or unlatched gates
✔️ Downed tree limbs and debris
✔️ Standing water or flooded areas
✔️ Loose wires or other storm-related hazards
✔️ Gaps or weak spots your pet could escape through

A quick walk around your property can help prevent injuries, accidents, and lost pets. Even pets that normally stay close to home may become frightened by storm damage, unfamiliar sights, or lingering noises.

🐶🐱 Your pet relies on you to keep them safe. Taking a few extra minutes today could make all the difference.

💜 Share this reminder with fellow pet owners and help keep our furry friends safe after severe weather.

🐾💜

06/08/2026

🐾🛁 DOG WASH FOR A CAUSE 🛁🐾

Mark your calendars and bring your dirty pups to Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash for an evening of clean dogs and giving back!

📅 July 28, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 211 Landmark Dr, Normal, IL 61761

🐶 $30 per bath- CASH ONLY
❤️ 50% of bath proceeds will be donated to Bear’s Bites Foundation

Plus, a portion of sales from products purchased during the event will also benefit Bear’s Bites Foundation!

✨ Let our volunteers do the work while your pup gets pampered for a great cause.

About Bear’s Bites Foundation
Bear’s Bites Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pet parents facing emergency and major veterinary expenses. Through donations and fundraising efforts, we provide financial assistance so beloved pets can receive the care they need when it matters most.

Every dollar raised helps families facing difficult veterinary situations and gives pets a chance to get the treatment they deserve. 🐾💜

We hope to see you there! Bring your dog, tell your friends, and help us make a difference—one bath at a time.

SIGN UP IS COMING SOON!

🐕 Clean Dogs. Helping Hearts. Saving Lives.

🐾💜🛁

06/08/2026

🚨 Calling All Animal Lovers! 🚨

Want to make a real difference for pets and the people who love them?

The Bear’s Bites Foundation can’t run on good intentions alone. It takes volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves, bring ideas to the table, and help us raise the funds that keep pets with their families during medical emergencies.

We’re looking for people who want to help with fundraising, events, community outreach, and making a bigger impact for pets in need.

If you’ve ever said, “Someone should do something,” this is your sign. 🐾

Fill out our volunteer interest form here:
https://forms.gle/82N3mxAg7GbgbcFz6

Because saving lives takes more than likes and shares. It takes people willing to get involved.

❤️ Join the team. Make a difference. Help us help more pets.

06/06/2026

🐾 Just a friendly reminder! 🐾

Bear’s Bites Foundation is currently in the running for the Community’s Choice Awards, and we’d be honored to have your nomination!

💙 If we’ve helped a pet, supported a family, shared resources, or if you simply believe in our mission, please take a moment to nominate us in:

➡️ Service Category
➡️ Non-Profit/Charity Organization

🗳️ Nominate here:
YourChoiceAwards.com/Peoria

Every nomination helps shine a light on our mission to assist pet parents facing emergency and major veterinary expenses. Your support allows us to continue helping pets receive the care they need when it matters most.

Thank you for standing behind Bear’s Bites Foundation and the families we serve. We couldn’t do this without you! 🐶🐱💚

06/02/2026

🧡 Please Keep Phoenix’s Family in Your Thoughts

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of sweet Phoenix

While our hearts ache for the loss of this special little boy, our thoughts are especially with his devoted owner, who gave Phoenix every chance possible and loved him very much.

Please join us in keeping Phoenix’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We know that no words can ease the pain of losing a beloved companion, but we hope they find comfort in knowing how many people were touched by Phoenix’s story and were rooting for him along the way.

❤️ Please feel free to leave a kind message, memory, or words of support for Phoenix’s family in the comments.

This is not the post I thought I would be making...

Unfortunately, Phoenix crossed the rainbow bridge shortly after lunch today. Even though his procedure went great and he woke up normally, his body had other plans. It appears he may have had a Pulmonary Thromboembolism. This is when a clot forms and travels to the lungs causing respiratory failure.

Dr. Simison and the staff did everything they could to bring him back but they were unsuccessful. Veterinary medicine is not a perfect science and there are times where we can not predict or prevent every situation from happening. Even though we did extensive testing to make sure there were no other issues to focus on, it was his time.

I am so thankful for all the people who showed care and compassion toward him and his story. He touched many hearts in his short time with us. He will always be our Little Bit.

We are still processing this loss and ask for nothing but hope and prayers for our time of grieving.

I loved him so immensely and my heart has shattered 💔

06/02/2026

🏆 It’s that time again! 🐾

Bear’s Bites Foundation is in the running for Best of the Best, and we need your support!

🙌 Please nominate Bear’s Bites Foundation in the Service Category → Non-Profit/Charity and help us continue making a difference for pets and their families in our community.

🗳️ Nominate here:

YourChoiceAwards.com/Peoria

🐶 About Bear’s Bites Foundation:
We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pet parents facing emergency and major veterinary expenses. Through donations and fundraising efforts, we provide financial assistance to families so their beloved pets can receive the care they need when it matters most.

💚 Every nomination helps raise awareness for our mission and allows us to continue supporting pets and the people who love them.

📣 Thank you for believing in what we do and for helping us make a difference—one paw at a time.

01/23/2026

Extreme Cold Is Dangerous for Pets

Freezing temperatures can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and death in pets.

Safety tips:
• Bring all pets indoors!!
• Limit time outside and supervise bathroom breaks
• Never leave pets in unheated areas (garages, dog houses, sheds, porches or cars are NOT ENOUGH)

If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them.

12/29/2025

Grafelman Farms Rescue is amazing. They have Grafelman Farms Community Cats Program now. Check out their No More Surprise Kittens Vaccine Clinic.

🐾 New Year’s Resolution: No More Surprise Kittens 🐾
Vaccine Clinic for Affordable Spay/Neuter Enrollment
Please note: The vaccine clinic is exclusively for clients who plan to utilize our affordable spay/neuter program. Mandatory prerequisite for surgery!

Vaccine Clinic Date/Time: Tuesday, January 6 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Surgery Date: Friday, January 23
Location (Vaccines & Surgery): Pro Animal Wellness, 215 W. Mt. Vernon St., Metamora, IL

Clinic Package: $20 (Pre-pay Required)
Includes: Wellness Check, FVRCP Vaccine, Dewormer, Flea/Tick Preventative.

Limited Spots! No refunds for no-shows/missed appointments. Pre-payment secures your spot for both the clinic and the affordable surgery.

Surgery Costs
Female: $110
Male: $90
Includes: Exam, Nail Trim, Microchip, 2nd FVRCP, and Rabies (if over 4 lbs). Payment link sent after vaccine clinic.

Action Required
Sign up for ONE time slot per household immediately! 👉 REGISTER NOW: https://waitwhile.com/locations/gfrcommunitycats