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November 12, 2024

2024 Impact Report

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

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September 22, 2021 Cathy’s Blog

Fighting the Sheltering Crisis of 2021

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September 17, 2021 Updates

From Abandoned to Adopted: Belky’s Story

7 ways to tell it's a puppy mill

September 17, 2021 Updates

Don’t Get Tricked by Puppy Mills

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September 9, 2021

Together We Can Fight Puppy Mills

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August 31, 2021

Senior and Large Pets Find Homes Through Emergency Empty the Shelters

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August 25, 2021 Updates

Rise of COVID-19 in Shelters

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August 17, 2021

84 Dogs Cross the Border to Find Forever Homes

Cathy's Blog

August 11, 2021

Understanding the Impact of Shelter Veterinarians

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BPF Hosts Record Empty the Shelters

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Be Fair. Until EVERY pet has a home.

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From Planning to Response: Considerations for “Go-Time”

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Addressing the Biggest Needs

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The Dish June 2021

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Catastrophic Coffee Talk – Take time to evolve your disaster plan!

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Barriers

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BPF’s National Shelter Alliance

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The Dish April 2021

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The Challenge

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2021 Walktail Walkathon Takes Foot April 30 – May 2!

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February 19, 2021

password protectedBarkworthy News – BPF’s Latest Press Coverage!

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February 10, 2021

Meet BISSELL Pet Foundation’s 2021 Junior Board

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January 16, 2021

BISSELL Pet Foundation Coordinates Transport for Nearly 300 Homeless Pets in Helena, Arkansas

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December 29, 2020

A Letter from Cathy Bissell – Making an Impact in 2020!

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December 14, 2020

Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope was a Success!

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October 2, 2020

Puppy Mill Awareness Month – Part 4

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September 28, 2020

Puppy Mill Awareness Month – Part 3

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September 23, 2020

Puppy Mill Awareness Month – Part 2

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September 22, 2020

Puppy Mill Awareness – Part 1

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September 8, 2020

Participating Shelters in BPF’s Emergency Empty the Shelters

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June 3, 2020 Updates

BPF Joins National #SpayTogether Coalition to Fund Spay/Neuter for 50,000 Animals

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$15K Walktail Grant Awarded to…Stop Online Puppy Mills

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BPF’s First-ever National Walktail Walkathon was a Success!

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Impact Overview

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BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

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Assisting Shelters Amidst COVID-19 with Sponsored Adoption Fees By Appointment-only

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Dig In: BPF Launches New ‘Feed the Shelters’ Fundraiser

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February 19, 2020

BPF Sponsors Free Spay/Neuter Clinic in Louisiana

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February 14, 2020

BISSELL Pet Foundation Announces its 2020 Junior Board

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January 23, 2020

BPF Supports Nearly 80 Critical Pets in Mississippi Through Emergency Grant

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December 3, 2019

BPF Encourages You to Adopt and Save a Life This Holiday Season

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November 7, 2019

BISSELL Pet Foundation Awards $10,000 Emergency Grant to Alaqua Animal Refuge

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September 24, 2019

Empty the Shelters October 12th @ BISSELL Headquarters

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September 24, 2019

Preventing Pet Homelessness by the Thousands with BPF Grants!

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August 1, 2019 Updates

It’s DOGust 1st: Celebrate the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs with BISSELL Pet Foundation

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Dogs in Hot Cars. Know Your State’s Laws. 2 minute read

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We Came. We Saw. We Rocked!

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Microchips Are a Must! Is Your Pet’s Chip Registered?

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Thinking About Adopting a Pet? Read on for important tips!

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Cathy Bissell’s Grateful Pet Tour is Coming to a Shelter Near You!

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February 22, 2019

February is National Pet Dental Health Month—Break Out the Floss!

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February 7, 2019

5 Ways to Show a Pet LOVE on Valentine’s Day

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January 29, 2019

BPF’s Reach Hits Alaska

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December 4, 2018

Empty the Shelters Brings Holiday Hope to Thousands of Pets

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November 7, 2018

Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet

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October 17, 2018

Empty the Shelters National 10.6.18

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October 3, 2018

10 Thing to Consider Before Empty the Shelters

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September 27, 2018

Hurricane Florence Rescue Relief

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September 6, 2018

New Mexico Dog ‘RezQue’ Operation Saves 30+ Dogs Near Highway

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August 29, 2018

BPF Junior Board Welcomes Applicants for 2019

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August 23, 2018

5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day