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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 woman wearing a maroon shirt smiles warmly while holding a gray tabby kitten that looks up at her contentedly. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing their bond.

October 17, 2018

Empty the Shelters National 10.6.18

Three smiling adults pose with a gray dog in front of a fence with “Empty the Shelters” and “Bissell Pet Foundation” logos, suggesting a pet adoption event.

October 3, 2018

10 Thing to Consider Before Empty the Shelters

A man in a red shirt and brown cap holds a pet carrier containing two cats. The man appears to be transporting the cats, and there is water visible behind him, suggesting a rescue situation.

September 27, 2018

Hurricane Florence Rescue Relief

Five puppies stand in the bed of a pickup truck, with one brown puppy in the foreground looking directly at the camera and the others either beside or behind it. The setting appears to be outdoors.

September 6, 2018

New Mexico Dog ‘RezQue’ Operation Saves 30+ Dogs Near Highway

A group of 17 people stand together outside a modern building, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in semi-formal and casual attire, with greenery and an open field visible in the background.

August 29, 2018

BPF Junior Board Welcomes Applicants for 2019

A woman with long, braided hair smiles while petting a brown and white dog wearing a purple bandana and orange collar, outdoors near a fence and benches.

August 23, 2018

5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day

A map of the United States in orange with ten pink location markers spread across various states, highlighting specific cities or areas on the map.

August 10, 2018

Clap Your Paws Together for our Support the Shelters Sweepstakes Winners

A white and gray cat with green eyes looks directly at the camera, sitting indoors with a blurred background of colorful furniture or structures.

Helping Strays Find Their Way

A young man and woman smile while petting a happy, brown and white dog wearing a red harness in a parking lot. Cars are parked behind them under a sunny, blue sky.

Meet Sully

A close-up of a brown horse wearing a halter, standing outdoors near a fence on a cloudy day. The horse has a white stripe down its face and is facing to the right.

After the Track: Thoroughbreds Find Forever Homes

Two dogs on leashes, one brown with a red, white, and blue bandana, and one black with a blue polka-dot bandana, stand near people sitting at a table outdoors beside a pot of purple flowers.

Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe this Independence Day

A happy grey pit bull in a blue harness sits on grass, looking at the camera with its tongue out. Text beside the dog reads, “support the shelters,” with a heart replacing the “o” in “support.”.

Support the Shelters Sweepstakes Gives Back

A small black dog on a leash walks beside a person wearing blue jeans and red flats in a modern office hallway with cubicles.

5 Ways to Prepare your Dog for the Best Take Your Dog to Work Day Ever!

A white dog with black spots sits on grass wearing a small black top hat, next to a person in shorts holding its leash. A table with a white cloth and red sash is nearby. Another dog is visible in the background.

The Year of the Dog Brings Good Luck to the 13th Annual BISSELL Blocktail Party

A happy dog with white fur and gray markings wears a colorful bandana, sitting outdoors on grass with its tongue out. In the background, a person in a green shirt sits on a folding chair.

Empty the Shelters: Teamwork is the Dreamwork!

A golden retriever wearing a patterned bandana lies on a light-colored floor, looking up with its mouth open and tongue out. A red leash and a few plush toys are visible in the background.

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

Three people are smiling indoors, standing close together in a brightly lit, decorated living room with floral accents and pastel colors. Two women and one man are dressed in business-casual attire.

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

A black and white cat with bright yellow eyes looks curiously through the bars of a cage, with another cat blurred in the background.

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

A black dog wearing a white printed bandana and harness stands on green grass, looking alert. A blurry fence and pavement are visible in the background.

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

A small black and brown puppy wearing a blue and green camouflage collar is being held close by a person in a gray fleece jacket.

February 22, 2018

Overcoming Challenges to Save Lives

A brown and white dog stands on a damaged wooden structure with debris and broken boards, looking towards the camera. The scene appears to be outdoors with a cloudy sky in the background.

February 13, 2018

Making a Difference for Pets in Puerto Rico

A smiling woman with long braids pets a brindle and white dog wearing a purple harness outside near a fenced area. Another person and dog are visible in the background.

January 22, 2018

Want to save thousands of homeless pets?

A brown and white dog with a red collar looks directly at the camera, standing on green grass. A person in blue jeans and black shoes is visible in the blurred background.

November 15, 2017

Sometimes Failure is Really Success!

A child in a dark jacket and boots pets a small, gray dog wearing a blue vest on a woodchip-covered ground. The childs face is not visible.

November 9, 2017

When the Teacher’s Pet is a Therapy Dog!

A smiling woman in a red glittery mask and Superman shirt holds a brown puppy dressed in a blue cape and superhero shirt at an outdoor event. White tents and people are visible in the background.

October 31, 2017

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

A smiling man in a baseball cap hugs a brindle dog closely indoors, with people and lights blurred in the background.

October 19, 2017

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

A man and woman kneel on grass, smiling and petting a gray pit bull wearing a purple collar. The man holds the dog’s leash. There is a building with garage doors in the background.

October 11, 2017

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

A smiling woman wearing a cap holds a black puppy close to her chest inside an animal shelter, with kennel cages visible in the background.

October 10, 2017

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

A tan and white dog with a curious expression and an orange bandana looks directly at the camera, standing on a paved surface with people and blurred background behind.

October 4, 2017

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

Two people sit in a room petting a tan dog on a leash. The dog looks happy and is standing while both people smile and reach out to pet it. A table and dog bowl are in the background.

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

A small, fluffy white dog with tan ears lies on a light-patterned blanket, looking at the camera and wearing a red outfit.

A Big, Little Surprise

A small Yorkshire Terrier dog stands on grass, looking up with its tongue out and ears perked. A person’s bare feet in sandals are visible in the blurred background.

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

A happy, tan and white dog with a fluffy coat and red bandana stands on grass, looking up at the camera with its mouth open and tongue out, wearing a leash.

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

A light orange and white cat with green eyes sits in front of a blurred background featuring soft gray and white shapes.

A Cinderella Story for a Senior Cat

A happy golden-brown dog with a blue collar is looking at the camera with its mouth open and tongue out, against a plain light background.

May 3, 2017 Updates

Family of Detroit Pistons Coach Adopts Last Dog Left in Shelter

Family of Detroit Pistons Coach Adopts Last Dog Left in Shelter

A smiling person with glasses and a gray and magenta jacket holds a black and white kitten indoors, with shelves and people blurred in the background.

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

A person holding an adopt box stands next to a leashed black and white dog on a sidewalk at an outdoor pet adoption event, with people and animal pens visible in the background.

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

A smiling boy in a navy hoodie holds a small gray tabby kitten while another person gently pets the kitten. The background is softly blurred, showing a few people indoors.

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

A white dog with light brown spots and a harness sits on a sidewalk, looking up with its mouth open and tongue slightly out, appearing happy and friendly.

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

A brown dog with a white stripe on its nose looks up at the camera with ears perked and mouth slightly open, appearing friendly and curious. The dog is wearing a red and green collar.

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

A woman kneels and kisses a gray dog wearing a red bandana, while another woman crouches and hugs the dog. They are indoors, and the dog looks happy with its tongue out.

EMPTY THE SHELTERS! California Here We Come!

A smiling boy in a navy hoodie gently holds a gray tabby kitten while another person pets the kitten’s head. The background is softly blurred indoors, with a few people visible.

February 22, 2017

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

A brown and white boxer dog with a chain collar sits in the corner of a metal kennel, looking up with a sad expression.

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

A woman sitting on a wooden box by a picnic table smiles and laughs as a brown dog on a leash licks her face. She is wearing a light blue shirt and jeans, and the scene appears to be outdoors on a sunny day.

November 18, 2016 Updates

Shhh…We found Cathy Bissell’s Christmas List!

Five people kneel and smile at an outdoor event, posing for a photo behind a small dog on a leash. A white banner is visible on the fence in the background.

November 9, 2016

This Adoption Saved Three Lives

Left: Close-up of a white dog with black spots and orange leash standing on pavement. Right: Man kneeling beside the same dog in front of autumn decorations and a photo backdrop. The dog wears a blue cape. Text: Willie Nelson.

November 2, 2016

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

A family with a brown dog poses at an adoption event on the left; on the right, the same dog plays with a man and child in a grassy area behind a chain-link fence.

October 26, 2016

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

Left: A large white dog joyfully hugs a person crouched on the ground outside. Right: Several empty, clean kennels inside an animal shelter.

October 24, 2016

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

Two women kneel beside a gray pit bull wearing a red bandana; one woman smiles while hugging the dog, and the other leans in close, while the dog looks at the camera, tongue out, in a tiled indoor setting.

October 20, 2016

It’s the night before EMPTY THE SHELTERS….

Two women sit on the floor of an indoor animal shelter petting a black and white dog with a blue collar. The dog looks alert while one woman gently holds its head, and the other woman sits nearby.

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

A woman in a pink top holds a black and white cat in her arms, standing in front of a backdrop with adoptbox logos and Bissell Pet Foundation branding.

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

A smiling man and boy stand beside a table, holding a pet carrier with a gray cat inside, in what appears to be a veterinary office. The boy wears a Superman shirt, and the man wears a red Hollister shirt.

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?

A small pug wearing a pink outfit and purple leash looks up at the camera with its tongue curled up to lick its nose, standing on green grass.

August 10, 2016

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

Two small dogs stand on a wooden sign for John Ball Zoo in a green, leafy park with trees and grass in the background.

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