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Holiday wishes are coming true for pets across the country thanks to your support of Empty the Shelters!
More than 200 commercially bred dogs were provided with second chances
The Story Exchange spotlights Cathy Bissell's incredible achievements in animal welfare.
A record-breaking 20,636 pets (10,795 cats and 9,841 dogs) found loving homes during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall National Empty the Shelters™ event.
Cathy Bissell shares why animal welfare organizations need your support this giving season.
2024 has been a year defined by more – more access, more urgency and more happy tails than ever before.
BISSELL Pet Foundation hosts free spay/neuter clinic for Michigan pets
More than 20,000 shelter pets went home during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall National Empty the Shelters™ in October 2024.
Authority Magazine interviews Cathy Bissell to learn more about her leadership and legacy in animal welfare
All of us at BISSELL Pet Foundation continue to hold the people and pets impacted by recent hurricanes in our hearts.
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Founder Cathy Bissell is interviewed on The CEO Show
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Founder Cathy Bissell was recently interviewed by ParadePets to learn more about Empty the Shelters™, the nation’s largest funded
Big News! On World Animal Day, October 4, BISSELL Pet Foundation will be the charity partner for a first-of-its-kind giving event on Amazon! This extraordinary opportunity...
Cathy Bissell shares tips to avoid supporting disingenuous causes and people who are profiting from the plight of our nation’s homeless pets.
Tails are wagging everywhere as we celebrate a record-setting 35,159 adoptions during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™. This lifesaving event, which took place during a period of critical...
A record-setting 35,159 adoptions during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™ in July 2024.
Cathy Bissell shares her insights on the increase in extreme weather and how animal shelters must adapt their preparation and response.
In August 2024, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team mobilized to provide essential support in response to Tropical Storm Debby.
Cathy Bissell shares insight about the reality of posting euthanasia lists.
Tails were wagging last weekend when Cathy Bissell received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). As you may know, Cathy is the driving force...
In February, Fiona was taken in as a stray by the Genessee County Animal Control (GCAC) in Flint, MI. Despite being the sweetest girl, she was never claimed by her owners. GCAC quickly identified that a ruptured knee joint was causing her...
Cathy Bissell shares insights on the complicated environment rescues face by asking rescue leaders how they are adapting
On Friday, May 17, Cathy Bissell and members of BPF's Animal Incident Management (AIM) team were on the ground in Missouri to help rescue more than 200 dogs and puppies...
If you are thinking about adding a new four-legged family member, now is the time to adopt because Empty the Shelters is back, and we have more participating organizations than ever!
Animal welfare organizations must innovate to increase access to spay/neuter.
BISSELL Pet Foundation's Operation Fix the Future™ free spay/neuter clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan, took place last week and was a huge success with 903 pets
Co-housing can save lives, but overcrowding your shelter without adequate staffing resources is simply overcapacity.
Abel arrived at Greater Hillsdale Humane Society (GHHS) in Michigan in February 2023. Because he was heartworm-positive,
BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management (AIM) was contacted regarding a failed “rescue” in Arkansas that could no longer
Get to know BISSELL Pet Foundation's 2024 Junior Board of Directors!
Cathy Bissell encourages animal shelters and the community to make critical choices in 2024 to save the lives of pets.
We’ve just wrapped up our Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope event, and one of the many stories that captured our hearts was of former BPF Grateful Pet, Faith
It was August 8, 2023, when the island of Maui experienced its most catastrophic wildland fire in history. As with all disasters and times of crises where people are impacted, pets and animals also find themselves at the forefront of the tragedy.
Although my last name is Bissell, the need is greater than one person, one family or one company. BISSELL Pet Foundation’s programs are vital in the animal sheltering industry, the demand continues to increase every year and always outpaces our funding.
As animal lovers and advocates, we at BISSELL Pet Foundation believe every pet deserves a happy and secure life, and we know you do too.
In the first week of October, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team was on the ground in Missouri supporting National Mill Dog
Cathy Bissell shares insights on the lifesaving impact of BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management initiative.
Two national leaders join forces to save lives during the largest funded adoption event of the summer
Do you remember Hope? Hope was left for dead and found by St. Landry Parish Animal Control in May. She had been shot with BBs, her ears were cut off, she had a broken jaw...
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team was called to action again on Monday to help 120 dogs from a suspected puppy mill.
As you may know, BISSELL Pet Foundation's Executive Director of Disaster & Field Response, Eric Thompson, was recently on the ground in Maui,
Good news! Many of the 70 dogs who were part of the horrific Mississippi cruelty case have been placed with trusted BISSELL Pet Foundation shelter and rescue partners and will soon be available for adoption!
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team received an urgent call pleading for help – this time from the Island of Maui.
An average of 1,225 pets were adopted each day of the nation’s largest funded adoption event.
As you know, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management team partnered with Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) in mid-July to save approximately 70 dogs who were left to slowly suffer and die across two properties owned by a failed “rescue” in Mississippi...
When disastrous flooding overwhelmed Vermont two weeks ago, BPF took immediate action to transport pets. Because Montpelier was already underwater and the reservoir above it was expected to breach, there were concerns about the flooded area dramatically expanding. The nearby Central Vermont Humane Society staff was still able to care for pets in their shelter; however,
Approximately 70 dogs were left to slowly suffer and die across two properties owned by a failed “rescue” in Mississippi.
BISSELL Pet Foundation provides lifesaving assistance in large-scale animal cruelty case
Last week, BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management (AIM) team and other animal welfare experts were on the ground in Missouri coordinating the care for more than 240 dogs after authorities pressured a large-scale puppy mill breeder to shut down and a separate commercial breeder went out of business. BPF partnered with National Mill Dog Rescue to save the dogs, many of which were living in unsafe, crowded conditions and have medical issues resulting from lack of care.
Cathy shares details of BPF's Animal Incident Management team's recent mission in Missouri.
Two national leaders join forces to save lives during the largest funded adoption event of the summer
Today, BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management team and other animal welfare experts are on the ground to assist with the rescue of more than 225 dogs after authorities
From May 1-15, 2023, more than 350 shelters in 45 states will reduce adoption fees thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia.
BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters (ETS) events are proven to help pets find loving homes, including those who have experienced long stays of months or even years. Our most recent ETS event in partnership with Dogtopia resulted in thousands of happy tails!
Cathy passionately shares her concerns about certain animal welfare practices.
Last weekend, the BISSELL Pet Foundation team and our dedicated partners were on the ground in Opelousas, Louisiana, where we touched the lives of hundreds of community pets by providing a free vaccine clinic
We have exciting news to share! BISSELL Pet Foundation is teaming up with Dogtopia for our first national Empty the Shelters event in 2023 from May 1-15!
From May 1-15, 2023, more than 350 shelters in 45 states will reduce adoption fees thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia.
So many happy tails came from BPF's Empty the Shelters-Adopt Your Valentine event, but one story stood out—after 550 days of waiting, Daphne finally found a loving home.
Thanks to your generosity, 70 dogs rescued from commercial breeders caught their freedom flight on March 1.
