What’s in a Name? Decoding Puppy Mills & Commercial Breeders

Cathy Bissell unveils the truth behind high-volume pet breeding facilities

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Before we get too far into 2025, I'd like to take a moment to thank you for saving lives with us last year.

Meet the 2025 Junior Board of Directors!

Get to know BISSELL Pet Foundation's 2025 Junior Board of Directors!

The “Kill” Label is Killing Our Nation’s Pets

Cathy Bissell urges animal welfare professionals and pet lovers to stop labeling shelters as "kill shelters."

In the News: Cathy Bissell is Revolutionizing Animal Welfare With Compassion

Animal Politics with Ed Boks interviews Cathy Bissell's compassionate approach to animal welfare.

A Holiday Miracle: 21,473 Pets Find Homes During Empty the Shelters™ – Holiday Hope

Thousands of pets find loving homes just in time for the holidays!

Spay & Neuter Soars As Fix the Future™ Ramps Up Across the County

Cathy Bissell shares an update on the incredible lifesaving BPF's Fix the Future™ free spay/neuter program.

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Holiday wishes are coming true for pets across the country thanks to your support of Empty the Shelters!

BISSELL Pet Foundation Saves 200+ Dogs Surrendered from Commercial Breeders

More than 200 commercially bred dogs were provided with second chances

In the News: Finding Forever Homes for America’s Animals

The Story Exchange spotlights Cathy Bissell's incredible achievements.

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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.

Why Animal Welfare Deserves Your Support This Giving Season

Cathy Bissell shares why animal welfare organizations need your support this giving season.

2024 Impact Report

2024 has been a year defined by more – more access, more urgency and more happy tails than ever before.

BPF’s Operation Fix the Future™ Clinic Spays/Neuters 643 Pets in Just Three Days

BPF hosted a free spay/neuter clinic for Michigan pets in October 2024.

20,636 Pets Adopted During BISSELL Pet Foundation Fall National Empty the Shelters™

More than 20,000 shelter pets went home during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall National Empty the Shelters™ in October 2024.

In the News: Cathy Bissell’s Lasting Legacy With A Successful Nonprofit Organization

Authority Magazine interviews Cathy Bissell to learn more about her leadership and legacy in animal welfare.

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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 Lifesaving Hurricane Response

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team mobilized to provide essential support in response to hurricanes in fall 2024.

In the News: Cathy Bissell Interviewed on The CEO Show Podcast

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Founder Cathy Bissell is interviewed on The CEO Show

In the News: BPF’s Empty the Shelters™ Event Is a True Pet Adoption Game-Changer

Cathy Bissell was recently interviewed by ParadePets.

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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...

Where Does Your Money Go?

Cathy Bissell shares tips to avoid supporting disingenuous causes and people who are profiting from the plight of our nation’s homeless pets. 

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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...

BISSELL Pet Foundation Sets New Adoption Record During Summer National Empty the Shelters™

A record-setting 35,159 adoptions took place in July 2024.

Addressing the Disaster Within the Disaster

Cathy Bissell shares her insights on the increase in extreme weather and how animal shelters must adapt their preparation and response.

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management Responds to Tropical Storm Debby

In August 2024, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team mobilized to provide essential support in response to Tropical Storm Debby.

Euthanasia Lists Are Not the Answer 

Cathy Bissell shares insight about the reality of posting euthanasia lists.

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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...

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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...

Thinking of Starting a Pet Rescue? Read This First!

Cathy Bissell shares insights on the complicated environment rescues face by asking rescue leaders how they are adapting

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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...

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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!

Innovating to Save Lives

Animal welfare organizations must innovate to increase access to spay/neuter.

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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 or Overcapacity?

Co-housing can save lives, but overcrowding your shelter without adequate staffing resources is simply overcapacity.

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Abel arrived at Greater Hillsdale Humane Society (GHHS) in Michigan in February 2023. Because he was heartworm-positive,

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BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management (AIM) was contacted regarding a failed “rescue” in Arkansas that could no longer

Meet the 2024 Junior Board of Directors!

Get to know BISSELL Pet Foundation's 2024 Junior Board of Directors!

Choose Animal Shelters in 2024

Cathy Bissell encourages animal shelters and the community to make critical choices in 2024 to save the lives of pets.

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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

Eric Thompson: Animal Incident Management Deployment in Maui

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.

Why donate to BISSELL Pet Foundation?

BPF needs your support now more than ever before.

2023 Impact Report

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.

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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

Animal Incident Management is Collaborating to Save Lives

Cathy Bissell shares insights on the lifesaving impact of BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management initiative.

Fall National Empty the Shelters Event Aims to Save Lives Amidst Overcrowding Crisis

Two national leaders join forces to save lives.

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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...

Breaking News: BPF Assists with Iowa Puppy Mill Seizure

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.

Happening Now: Crisis & Disaster Response for Pets in Needs

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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!

Urgent Update From Maui

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team received an urgent call pleading for help – this time from the Island of Maui.    

New Adoption Record Set During BPF’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™

An average of 1,225 pets were adopted each day of the nation’s largest funded adoption event.

Mississippi Case Update

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...

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When disastrous flooding overwhelmed Vermont two weeks ago...

BPF Saves 70 Dogs in Cruelty Case

Approximately 70 dogs were left to slowly suffer and die across two properties owned by a failed “rescue” in Mississippi.

BISSELL Pet Foundation Saves More Than 70 Dogs From a “Rescuer” in Central Mississippi

BISSELL Pet Foundation provides lifesaving assistance in large-scale animal cruelty case

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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.

Giving Second Chances to 240+ Dogs Through BPF’s Animal Incident Management Program

Cathy shares details of BPF's Animal Incident Management team's recent mission in Missouri.

BISSELL Pet Foundation Partners with MetLife Pet Insurance for Summer National Empty the Shelters July 6-31

Two national leaders join forces to save lives during the largest funded adoption event of the summer

Happening Now: BPF on the ground for puppy mill rescue

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