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Ledger, Adopted 2022

Shelter Grants & Impact

Making an Impact in 50 States & Beyond

BISSELL Pet Foundation creates lifesaving programs and initiatives to address the pet overpopulation crisis in all 50 states. Our pet adoption, spay/neuter, microchip, and crisis and disaster programs are reducing the number of pets in shelters and rescues. We are proud to have supported the lifesaving work of the following animal welfare organizations in all 50 states.

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Impact by the Numbers Since 2011

1,113,342

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6,025+

A white kitten with black spots and green eyes sits inside a metal cage, looking directly at the camera with an alert expression.

16,421

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Grants & Program Distribution Since 2011

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Date Program Grant Amount
September 2020 Empty the Shelters $1,500
April 2020 Empty the Shelters $300
March 2020 Empty the Shelters $650
November 2019 Empty the Shelters $950
September 2019 Empty the Shelters $1,000
May 2019 Empty the Shelters $450
October 2018 Empty the Shelters $1,949
May 2018 Empty the Shelters $1,424
October 2017 Empty the Shelters $2,240
May 2017 Empty the Shelters $3,010
Date Program Grant Amount
May 2025 Empty the Shelters $260
April 2025 Empty the Shelters $63
December 2024 Empty the Shelters $860
November 2024 Empty the Shelters $94
May 2024 Empty the Shelters $1,250
April 2024 Empty the Shelters $31
October 2023 Empty the Shelters $67
August 2023 Empty the Shelters $690
June 2023 Empty the Shelters $2,087
April 2023 Empty the Shelters $67
March 2023 Empty the Shelters $1,020
September 2022 Empty the Shelters $520
September 2019 Empty the Shelters $650
May 2019 Empty the Shelters $850
October 2018 Empty the Shelters $2,238
May 2018 Empty the Shelters $1,679
March 2017 Empty the Shelters $1,023
Date Program Grant Amount
November 2022 Crisis and Disaster Response $13,407
Date Program Grant Amount
November 2023 Crisis and Disaster Response $384
September 2021 Healing Heartworm $4,000
August 2021 General Program Support $5,000
June 2021 Transport $4,000
Date Program Grant Amount
July 2025 Empty the Shelters $790
May 2025 Empty the Shelters $470
November 2024 Empty the Shelters $500
March 2022 Empty the Shelters $1,850
April 2021 Empty the Shelters $1,250
December 2018 Spay/Neuter $3,500
May 2015 Spay/Neuter $5,000
Date Program Grant Amount
September 2020 General Program Support $1,350
June 2020 Empty the Shelters $1,300
April 2020 Grateful Pet $2,500
April 2020 Empty the Shelters $500
March 2020 Empty the Shelters $6,300
February 2020 Grateful Pet $215
August 2017 Contests and Giveaways $1,000
Date Program Grant Amount
March 2020 Spay/Neuter $3,500
February 2016 Spay/Neuter $3,600
September 2013 Spay/Neuter $6,000
Date Program Grant Amount
October 2020 Spay/Neuter $5,250
September 2020 General Program Support $2,500
December 2018 Spay/Neuter $5,250
Date Program Grant Amount
May 2014 General Program Support $1,000
July 2013 General Program Support $1,000
May 2012 General Program Support $11,000
Date Program Grant Amount
June 2022 Feed the Shelters $500
October 2018 Crisis and Disaster Response $2,408
December 2017 Crisis and Disaster Response $10,000
Date Program Grant Amount
July 2024 Empty the Shelters $500
November 2023 Empty the Shelters $680
June 2023 Empty the Shelters $1,550
May 2023 Transport $3,518
April 2023 Transport $6,658
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100% of your donation to BISSELL Pet Foundation impacts pets in need through our lifesaving programs.