Nearly 18,000 Pets Found Loving Homes through Largest-Ever “Empty the Shelters”

From May 1-15, 2023, more than 350 shelters in 45 states will reduce adoption fees thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia.

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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!

The Compassion Fatigue Crisis in Our Nation’s Animal Shelters

Cathy passionately shares her concerns about certain animal welfare practices.

BPF provides free vaccines to hundreds of community pets in Louisiana

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

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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!

BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia Team Up to “Empty the Shelters”

From May 1-15, 2023, more than 350 shelters in 45 states will reduce adoption fees thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia.

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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.

BPF flies surrendered commercial breeding dogs to second chances

Thanks to your generosity, 70 dogs rescued from commercial breeders caught their freedom flight on March 1.

3 Practices in Animal Welfare We Need to Change

Cathy passionately shares her concerns about certain animal welfare practices.

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Feed the Shelters Campaign Encourages People to Donate Food to Shelters

Throughout March, BISSELL Pet Foundation is raising awareness to encourage community support for shelters with its Feed the Shelters® campaign.

New year, new transport destinations!

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s first flight of 2023 was also our first flight to Maine!

Payment Options: Low-Hanging Fruit for Access to Veterinary Care

Why payment options should be available everywhere and what you can do.

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BISSELL Pet Foundation is celebrating the transport of our 10,000th dog! In just two weeks in February, BPF moved more than 320 pets from overcrowded shelters

BISSELL Pet Foundation Announces New Animal Incident Management Initiative

BISSELL Pet Foundation expands crisis and disaster response efforts with Animal Incident Management, a new collaborative program.

Saving Lives in St. Landry Parish

Cathy Bissell shares updates on lifesaving efforts in St. Landry Parish.

Meet the 2023 Junior Board of Directors!

Get to know BISSELL Pet Foundation's 2023 Junior Board of Directors!

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The numbers say it all. We are so excited that 56,706 pets found homes through our adoption events in 2022! BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters (ETS)

7 New Year’s Resolutions to Help Save Homeless Pets

How to make a difference for homeless pets all year long.

Improving Access to Care

Cathy Bissell talks about how the animal welfare industry can improve access to care for pet owners.

Supporting Source Shelters

Cathy Bissell shares how BISSELL Pet Foundation supports source shelters and how destination shelters are giving back.

12,667 Pets Adopted Just In Time for the Holidays

More than 12,600 shelter pets were adopted during BPF's Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope

Transforming Spay/Neuter in 2023

Cathy Bissell talks about BISSELL Pet Foundation's approach to spay/neuter in the year to come.

2022 Impact Report

Your generosity empowers BISSELL Pet Foundation to make the biggest impact for pets by enabling us to respond when and where we are needed most.

How to Impact Homeless Pets this Giving Tuesday and Beyond

Giving Tuesday is one of the most important days for nonprofits, and it is just around the corner.

Drawing Families into Shelters to Adopt

Cathy Bissell talks about the impact of drawing potential adopters into shelters.

Community Outreach

BPF is committed to impacting the lives of homeless pets in shelters and owned pets by making spay/neuter possible for those who would not otherwise be able to access these preventative procedures.

9,450 Pets Adopted During October Empty the Shelters

Nearly 9,500 shelter pets were adopted during BPF's Fall National Empty the Shelters

A Disaster Response Update: Supporting Florida Shelters

BISSELL Pet Foundation is working tirelessly to support the people and animals impacted by Hurricane Ian in Florida.

Saving Lives Through Transport

Cathy Bissell details the importance of transporting pets.

Preparing Your Pets for Disasters & Emergencies

What Happens When Puppy Mills Can’t Sell Their Dogs? 

BISSELL Pet Foundation recently helped place more than 50 puppy mill puppies.

Every Community Has Adopters

22,165 adoptions took place during BISSELL Pet Foundation's July 2022 Empty the Shelters event.

Record-Setting Number of Pets Find Homes through BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters

More than 29,000 shelter pets were impacted through adoption and transport during the nation’s largest funded adoption event.

Bullying Shelters is not Acceptable

Speaking up for shelters in the face of bullying as they work to support more than 4,000 beagles saved from Virginia facility.

Rethinking the Narrative When Marketing Shelter Pets for Adoption

Cathy Bissell shares her insights on how to rethink the narrative of the marketing of pets in the animal welfare industry.

Great Pyrenees Rescued From Dire Neglect Finds Home Through Empty the Shelters

Bear, the Great Pyrenees dog, was rescued by BISSELL Pet Foundation and found a loving home through Empty the Shelters.

Our Nation’s Animal Shelters are in Crisis

With rising inflation, housing changes, the increased cost of veterinary care and many people struggling to make ends meet, shelters from coast to coast are seeing a drastic increase in owner surrenders.

BISSELL Pet Foundation Assists with 19 Cruelty Cases and Counting

We need to talk about large-scale animal cruelty cases, like hoarding situations and puppy mills, and how they impact our shelters and exhaust precious resources.

13,504 Pets Find Loving Homes During Spring National Empty the Shelters

With a goal of finding every pet a loving home, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Spring Empty the Shelters set a new seasonal adoption record during the May 2022 event.

Empowering Partners with Training Opportunities

BISSELL Pet Foundation is constantly evolving to help homeless pets and animal welfare organizations that lack lifesaving resources.

Beyond Data: A Look at our Nation’s Shelter Crisis

Protect Your Pets From Household Poisons

Welcome BISSELL Pet Foundation’s 2022 Junior Board

Ending the Stigma to Appreciate Shelter Employees

First Transport Flight of 2022 Give Texas Dogs a New Start in Canada

Building Healthy Communities Together

Deaf Dog Taught Sign Language Gets New Home During Empty the Shelters

Record-Breaking 15,297 Pets Adopted During Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope

Empty the Shelters 2022

10 Years of Lifesaving Work: Happy Tails from Partners

Reflecting on Saving Lives in 2021

2021 Impact Report

BISSELL Pet Foundation Partners with Amazon for Adoption Event

Cathy Bissell Featured on MSNBC Know Your Values “Women in Charge” Series

Fall Empty the Shelters Sets New Record for Adoptions

BISSELL Pet Foundation Transports 5,000th Dog

Reducing the Trauma of Pets in Shelters

BISSELL Pet Foundation Part of First Ever TNR in Australia  

Fighting the Sheltering Crisis of 2021

From Abandoned to Adopted: Belky’s Story