The Crisis in Our Nation’s Animal Shelters: Too Many Animals, Too Little Support

Cathy Bissell speaks out on the nationwide shelter crisis.

The Lifesaving Benefits of Responsible Pet Transport

Cathy Bissell talks about the lifesaving benefits of responsible pet transport

Barriers to Adoption

Cathy Bissell shares honest insight on the barriers to adoption.

BISSELL Pet Foundation Ramps Up Crisis Response Amid Rising Large-Scale Neglect Cases

Cathy Bissell shares insights on the increasing trend in large-scale cruelty cases

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

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

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."

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.

Why Animal Welfare Deserves Your Support This Giving Season

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

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. 

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.

Euthanasia Lists Are Not the Answer 

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

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

Innovating to Save Lives

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

Co-housing or Overcapacity?

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

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.

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.

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.

The Compassion Fatigue Crisis in Our Nation’s Animal Shelters

Cathy passionately shares her concerns about certain animal welfare practices.

3 Practices in Animal Welfare We Need to Change

Cathy passionately shares her concerns about certain animal welfare practices.

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

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

Saving Lives in St. Landry Parish

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

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.

Transforming Spay/Neuter in 2023

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ending the Stigma to Appreciate Shelter Employees

Building Healthy Communities Together

Empty the Shelters 2022

Reflecting on Saving Lives in 2021

Reducing the Trauma of Pets in Shelters

Fighting the Sheltering Crisis of 2021

Together We Can Fight Puppy Mills

Understanding the Impact of Shelter Veterinarians

Be Fair. Until EVERY pet has a home.

Addressing the Biggest Needs

Barriers

BPF’s National Shelter Alliance

The Challenge

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

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

UIX: A Real Treat for Local Companion Animals: Cathy Bissell