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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.

A happy black dog with its tongue out stands outdoors next to a graphic that reads, Pop-up Adoption Event held in Chicago with Amazon, accompanied by three paw print icons.

November 5, 2021 Updates

BISSELL Pet Foundation Partners with Amazon for Adoption Event

A smiling woman sits on a couch surrounded by six dogs. Beside them, a pink background displays the quote, “It’s never too late to make a difference,” attributed to Cathy Bissell from MSNBC’s Know Your Value.

November 5, 2021 Updates

Cathy Bissell Featured on MSNBC Know Your Values “Women in Charge” Series

A smiling woman sits beside a large, fluffy dog, holding a sign that promotes Empty the Shelters. Text reads: National Oct. 4–10, 2021. 6,172 pets adopted. BISSELL Pet Foundation.

October 27, 2021 Updates

Fall Empty the Shelters Sets New Record for Adoptions

A large black pet dog wearing a red Adopt Me bandana sits on grass next to pumpkins and flowers. A sign says Pumpkin Patch. Text reads, Meet Freddy! BPF’s 5,000th transported pet. An airplane icon is also shown.

October 14, 2021 Updates

BISSELL Pet Foundation Transports 5,000th Dog

A sad gray dog with dark eyes looks through a chain-link fence at a shelter. Next to the dog, a blue background displays the words CATHYS BLOG in white text.

October 5, 2021 Cathy’s Blog

Reducing the Trauma of Pets in Shelters

October 1, 2021 Updates

BISSELL Pet Foundation Part of First Ever TNR in Australia  

A fluffy, light brown dog lies sheltering on a gray floor next to a light green wall. Beside the dog, on a blue background, white text reads CATHYS BLOG.

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

Two small, scruffy dogs sit behind a wire fence in a crowded enclosure. Beside them is a red background with the text: 7 Ways to Tell its 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

Yellow silhouette of a dog and cat with logos of animal organizations. Text reads: BPF joins national #SpayTogether coalition to fund spay/neuter for 50,000 animals. #SPAYTOGETHER.

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

A woman holds a tabby cat with green eyes in front of a holiday-themed banner for Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope Event,” featuring reduced-fee pet adoptions on December 14, 2019.

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

A brown dog with floppy ears looks out from inside a kennel. Text on the left reads, Bissell Pet Foundations Empty the Shelters National 10.12.19.

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!

A smiling tan dog wearing a blue party hat stands on a track among people. Text reads, Happy DOGust the First! The universal birthday for all rescue pets!.

August 1, 2019 Updates

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

A large brown dog with its tongue out sits in the front seat of a black car, looking out of the open window.

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

A smiling woman with blonde hair kneels on grass next to a brown dog wearing a blue bandana. The woman hugs the dog, and they both face the camera on an outdoor track field.

We Came. We Saw. We Rocked!

A small black, white, and tan Chihuahua wearing a green harness and bandana is lying on a colorful blanket, looking up with alert ears. There’s a stroller and a plaid shirt in the background.

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

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

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

A person in glasses and a blue shirt holds a white puppy in a sweater; next to them, a tabby cat with yellow eyes sits in a kennel, looking at the camera.

December 4, 2018

Empty the Shelters Brings Holiday Hope to Thousands of Pets

A senior yellow Labrador lies on a wooden floor, looking relaxed. Text reads: Senior pets are like your favorite old slippers; comfy. familiar. irreplaceable.

November 7, 2018

Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet