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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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Looking to Adopt during EMPTY THE SHELTERS? Here’s a list of requirements!

Mark Steines and Debbie Matenopoulos welcome Cathy Bissell, the founder of Bissell Pet Foundation. Fox’s “Empire” actress and “I Am Enough” author, Grace Byers joins us. Actress Madeline Carroll talks about her movie “I Can Only Imagine.”

Mark Steines and Debbie Matenopoulos welcome Cathy Bissell, the founder of Bissell Pet Foundation. Fox’s “Empire” actress and “I Am Enough” author, Grace Byers joins us. Actress Madeline Carroll talks about her movie “I Can Only Imagine.” "Rustic Joyful Food" author, Danielle Kartes prepares pulled chicken sammies. "Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours" author, Dr. Kevin Leman discusses how to raise respectful and well-behaved children who make good choices. Debbie makes honey spiced almonds, which are great party favors for guests at any wedding. Maria Provenzano creates a St. Patrick’s Day tablescape. Ken Wingard and Shirley Bovshow team up for DIY spring flower spills. Lawrence Zarian is here with mixed print fashions. Credit: © 2018 Crown Media United States, LLC | Photo: Alexx Henry Studios, LLC / jeremy lee

March 27, 2018 Updates

Cathy Bissell featured on Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family

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Every spay and neuter makes a difference. These stories from BPF’s Partners are perfect examples!

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Coast to Coast: Giving Thousands of Pets a Second Chance with BPF Grants!

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February 22, 2018

Overcoming Challenges to Save Lives

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February 13, 2018

Making a Difference for Pets in Puerto Rico

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January 22, 2018

Want to save thousands of homeless pets?

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November 15, 2017

Sometimes Failure is Really Success!

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November 9, 2017

When the Teacher’s Pet is a Therapy Dog!

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October 31, 2017

5 Tips to Make Halloween All Treats and No Tricks for Your Pet

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October 19, 2017

First-time adopters agree: Adoption is the best Option!

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October 11, 2017

Looking to Adopt during EMPTY THE SHELTERS? Here’s a list of requirements!

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October 10, 2017

It’s Never Too Late—Empty The Shelters with Cathy Bissell

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October 4, 2017

It’s all happy tails at BPF’s EMPTY THE SHELTERS!

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EMPTY THE SHELTERS! Valley of the Sun, Here We Come! Get Ready, Get Set, Adopt!

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A Big, Little Surprise

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Grand Rapids Partied with a Purpose at the 12th Annual BISSELL Blocktail Party!

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The Best DOG-GONE Party in Town is Almost Here! Join us June 13th!

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A Cinderella Story for a Senior Cat

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Family of Detroit Pistons Coach Adopts Last Dog Left in Shelter

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This is what success looks like: A message from Cathy Bissell, founder of BPF.

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EMPTY THE SHELTERS at BISSELL HQ: Pet Adoption and Much More!

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Empty The Shelters Returns to More than Half of Michigan’s Shelters!

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‘Project Families Forever’ Keeps Pets at Home Where They Belong

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9 Reasons to Adopt at EMPTY THE SHELTERS in Northern California!

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EMPTY THE SHELTERS! California Here We Come!

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February 22, 2017

The best things in life really are free! Free adoption gets pets in loving homes.

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February 15, 2017

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Microchipped 1000 pets! Have you microchipped your best friend?

February 8, 2017

SPAY Montana: Engaging Communities to End Suffering

December 30, 2016

Giving Hope in the Golden Years: Meet Rosie

December 28, 2016

Healing People and Pets in the Wake of Tennessee Wildfires

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November 18, 2016 Updates

Shhh…We found Cathy Bissell’s Christmas List!

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November 9, 2016

This Adoption Saved Three Lives

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November 2, 2016

Willie Nelson, Buddy and the Brothers—Great ETS Stories Just Keep Coming!

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October 26, 2016

EMPTY THE SHELTERS: It’s More than Just Numbers, It’s People and Pets

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October 24, 2016

EMPTY THE SHELTERS Exceeded Our Expectations! Total Impact=3800 Pets Saved!

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October 20, 2016

It’s the night before EMPTY THE SHELTERS….

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October 12, 2016

Looking to Adopt during EMPTY THE SHELTERS? Here’s a list of requirements!

October 5, 2016

‘Seniors for Seniors’ Gives Pets Love in their Final Years

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September 28, 2016

EMPTY THE SHELTERS is Back, and it’s Bigger and Better!

September 1, 2016

Calgary Humane Society and BPF Provide Needed Aid for Pets and their Owners during Fort McMurray Wildfire

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September 1, 2016

KC Pet Project spreads the Christmas in July spirit!

September 1, 2016

Is a pet your property or a sentient being with feelings?

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August 10, 2016

Here’s Something to Bark About– BISSELL Blocktail Party Grants Set a New Record!

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Introducing Tails and Trails Woof Walk –Grab your pup and let’s go!

BPF Helps National Mill Dog Give Hope to the Seemingly Hopeless

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Partnerships Make a Difference–Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance Lends a Hand

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With a Little Help from Friends: Pet Community Center Is a Friend to Pets and Their Owners

Designer Puppy Stores? Make Sure Your Community Says No!

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See Something, Do Something: More States Make Laws to Save Dogs from Hot Cars

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We’d Like You to Meet Our Staff’s Adopted Pets!

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“Operation Summer Saves”: Ending Cruelty and Saving Lives

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Who Let the Dogs Out?! Grand Rapids Party Animals Broke all the Records with 11th BISSELL Blocktail Party!

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Join Us June 14th for the Best DOG-GONE Party in Town!

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It’s Never Too Late: Spay/Neuter Program Leaves Animal Control Officer Overjoyed

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Lives changed during EMPTY THE SHELTERS

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Just What is AdoptBox™ and How Can I Get One?

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Beauty Finds her Forever Home at EMPTY THE SHELTERS

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“Empty the Shelters” and Choose Adoption!

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Cats are the Teacher’s Pets in “Paws Fur Learning”