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Big News! On World Animal Day, October 4, BISSELL Pet Foundation will be the charity partner for a first-of-its-kind giving event on Amazon! This extraordinary opportunity...

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. 

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Tails are wagging everywhere as we celebrate a record-setting 35,159 adoptions during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™. This lifesaving event, which took place during a period of critical...

BISSELL Pet Foundation Sets New Adoption Record During Summer National Empty the Shelters™

A record-setting 35,159 adoptions took place in July 2024.

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.

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management Responds to Tropical Storm Debby

In August 2024, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident...

Euthanasia Lists Are Not the Answer 

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

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Tails were wagging last weekend when Cathy Bissell received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). As you may know, Cathy is the driving force...

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In February, Fiona was taken in as a stray by the Genessee County Animal Control (GCAC) in Flint, MI. Despite being the sweetest girl, she was never claimed by her owners. GCAC quickly identified that a ruptured knee joint was causing her...

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

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On Friday, May 17, Cathy Bissell and members of BPF's Animal Incident Management (AIM) team were on the ground in Missouri to help rescue more than 200 dogs and puppies...

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If you are thinking about adding a new four-legged family member, now is the time to adopt because Empty the Shelters is back, and we have more participating organizations than ever!

Innovating to Save Lives

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

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BISSELL Pet Foundation's Operation Fix the Future™ free spay/neuter clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan, took place last week and was a huge success with 903 pets

Co-housing or Overcapacity?

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

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Abel arrived at Greater Hillsdale Humane Society (GHHS) in Michigan in February 2023. Because he was heartworm-positive,

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BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management (AIM) was contacted regarding a failed “rescue” in Arkansas...

Meet the 2024 Junior Board of Directors!

Get to know BISSELL Pet Foundation's 2024 Junior Board of Directors!

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.

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We’ve just wrapped up our Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope event, and one of the many stories that captured our hearts was of former BPF Grateful Pet, Faith

Eric Thompson: Animal Incident Management Deployment in Maui

It was August 8, 2023, when the island of Maui experienced...

Why donate to BISSELL Pet Foundation?

BPF needs your support now more than ever before.

2023 Impact Report

As animal lovers and advocates, we at BISSELL Pet Foundation believe every pet deserves a happy and secure life, and we know you do too.

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In the first week of October, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team was on the ground in Missouri supporting National Mill Dog

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.

Fall National Empty the Shelters Event Aims to Save Lives Amidst Overcrowding Crisis

Two national leaders join forces to save lives.

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Do you remember Hope? Hope was left for dead and found by St. Landry Parish Animal Control in May. She had been shot with BBs, her ears were cut off, she had a broken jaw...

Breaking News: BPF Assists with Iowa Puppy Mill Seizure

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team was called to action again on Monday to help 120 dogs from a suspected puppy mill.

Happening Now: Crisis & Disaster Response for Pets in Needs

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Good news! Many of the 70 dogs who were part of the horrific Mississippi cruelty case have been placed with trusted BISSELL Pet Foundation shelter and rescue...

Urgent Update From Maui

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team received an urgent call pleading for help – this time from the Island of Maui.    

New Adoption Record Set During BPF’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™

An average of 1,225 pets were adopted each day of the nation’s largest funded adoption event.

Mississippi Case Update

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management team partnered with Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) in mid-July to save approximately 70 dogs who were left to slowly suffer and die...

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When disastrous flooding overwhelmed Vermont two weeks ago...

BPF Saves 70 Dogs in Cruelty Case

Approximately 70 dogs were left to slowly suffer and die across two properties owned by a failed “rescue” in Mississippi.

BISSELL Pet Foundation Saves More Than 70 Dogs From a “Rescuer” in Central Mississippi

BISSELL Pet Foundation provides lifesaving assistance in large-scale animal cruelty case

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BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management (AIM) team and other animal welfare experts were on the ground in Missouri coordinating the care for more than 240 dogs...

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.

BISSELL Pet Foundation Partners with MetLife Pet Insurance for Summer National Empty the Shelters July 6-31

Two national leaders join forces to save lives during the largest funded adoption event of the summer

Happening Now: BPF on the ground for puppy mill rescue

Today, BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management team and other animal welfare experts are on the ground to assist with the rescue of more than 225 dogs after authorities

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...

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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...

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...

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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

BISSELL Pet Foundation is raising awareness to encourage...

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...

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.