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Two fluffy brown and white puppies are inside a metal crate, looking out through the bars. One puppy is resting its nose against the bars. There is a colorful plus sign in the bottom right corner.

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 small brown dog with a scruffy face stands on its hind legs inside a metal cage, looking out through the bars with one paw raised. Bright red objects are visible on either side of the cage.

BISSELL Pet Foundation on the Scene – Puppy Mill Rescue in Kankakee, IL

Several cats are confined in metal humane traps placed on grass, likely as part of a trapping, neutering, and releasing (TNR) effort. The cats are alert and looking out through the wire cages.

TNR – Helping Cats and Their Caregivers

A man gently kisses a brown-and-white dog while holding it in his arms outdoors, with trees, a house, and a vehicle in the background.

Suncoast Basset Rescue Reminds Us that Foster Care Saves Lives!

A Bissell ad for a Christmas in July! giveaway features a close-up of a black and white dog named Roadster, adopted in 2009, with text encouraging viewers to enter for a chance to win.

No Shortage in Spreading Love and Hope

A white cat with closed eyes rests its head on a patterned blanket, appearing very relaxed and content. The background is dim, emphasizing the peacefulness of the scene.

Catoosa Citizens for Animal Care Promotes Spay/Neuter Efforts!

A small dog wearing a pink collar and brown jacket is held by a smiling person outdoors, with people and trees blurred in the background.

Choose to Chip!

A brown dog sits on leaf-covered ground, leaning its head affectionately against a person’s leg. The person, wearing tan pants and yellow gloves, gently pets the dog’s head.

The Golden Years

A black and white cat with yellow-green eyes lies down, looking directly at the camera. The background is neutral and softly lit.

February 26, 2015

Pets Need Vets. Pets Need Food. WARL To The Rescue!

A black and white cat with yellow-green eyes lies down, looking directly at the camera. The background is neutral and softly lit.

February 3, 2015

Animal Friends: Keeping Animals Out of Shelters Before They are Born!

A black and white dog stands on a wooden floor, looking up at the camera with its mouth slightly open.

February 3, 2015

Heartworms turn into heart“warming” adoptions for dogs!

A light orange tabby cat is lying stretched out on a light carpeted floor near a yellow water bowl, a black food bowl, and some cat toys. The cat is fully extended with its legs and tail outstretched.

January 23, 2015

Independent Cat Society: A Saving Grace for Cats and Owners Alike

A tabby and white cat with green eyes lies on a blanket inside a metal cage, looking directly at the camera.

January 23, 2015

Helping to control the pet population one “SNIP” at a time!

A small white dog with gray ears and big eyes sits on a carpeted floor, looking up with a slightly tilted head. The dog wears a collar with a gold tag and has a slightly curly coat.

January 22, 2015

What feels better than a nice Bath? A nice bath AND being adopted!

A woman in blue scrubs wheels two cages with cats towards a white van labeled Feral Freedom Trap-Neuter-Return Program and Free or Low Cost Spay/Neuter in red text, parked in a lot.

November 6, 2014

First Coast Focuses on Ferals

Two small Yorkshire Terriers are confined in separate levels of a metal cage, one on the top and one on the bottom, in a dimly lit, cluttered indoor setting.

November 5, 2014

BPF Awards Emergency Funds for Puppy Mill Rescue in Tennessee

A diverse group of people with pets wait in line outside a yellow mobile clinic. Some hold carriers or paperwork, while a staff member assists an elderly woman near the entrance. A mural of smiling people with animals is on the vehicle.

October 31, 2014

Corridor of Cruelty Becomes Corridor of Caring

Close-up of a dog with light fur and striking light-colored eyes, gazing up with a curious and gentle expression.

October 3, 2014

Bullseye’s Second Chance

A smiling child in a blue and green hoodie sits outdoors while a brown and white dog stands on its hind legs and licks the childs chin. Houses and parked cars are visible in the background.

October 3, 2014

The Humane Society of the United States making “Pets for Life”

Five fluffy brown puppies are being held close together by several people, creating a tight, adorable cluster. The puppies have dark muzzles and look sleepy and content.

September 11, 2014

Lots of Happy Tail Wags for the Animal Adoption Center

A dog wearing a ghost costume sits next to the text “Bissell Howloween hoof and woof, brought to you by Meijer,” with a hanging spider and a Meijer sign.

September 3, 2014

You’re invited to Howl’O’Ween!

Four fluffy baby bunnies—three brown and one black—sit closely together on a soft beige surface with a cushion background, looking directly at the camera.

September 3, 2014

Hop to Adopt: Bunnies Need Homes

A woman sits on an outdoor couch smiling, surrounded by four black Labrador dogs, with greenery and a modern house in the background.

August 18, 2014

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

A painted image of a black and white dog with floppy ears, tilting its head and looking forward, set against a bright green background.

August 14, 2014

Introducing Jackie Finn, Friend and Superhero

A brown and black dog on a red leash stands on grass next to a person wearing white pants and black sandals, with a doghouse and greenery in the background.

August 14, 2014

Auction Travel Packages Help Pet Foundation Raise Over $250,000 at Annual “Blocktail” Party

Two light brown cats sit inside a metal cage. One cat is at the front, looking directly at the camera, while the other is farther back, partially obscured. Towels and blankets are visible inside the cage.

August 13, 2014

BISSELL Pet Foundation Press

A small white dog with black and brown markings lies on a persons shoulder, resting its head and looking relaxed. The background is a beige couch and part of the persons head is visible.

A Pixie Pup Adoption Story

Two small dogs sitting together on a beige blanket. One dog has long white fur with black patches on its ears, while the other has short, dark brown fur. Both dogs are looking toward the camera.

The Adoption of Lilly and Petunia

A small, scruffy light brown dog with pointy ears and a black collar sits in front of a metallic background, looking slightly to the side.

Saving Lives Through Spay/Neuter

A black dog with upright ears tilts its head to the side, looking through a window. Snow covers the ground and trees outside, suggesting a cold winter day.

A House is Not a Home Without the Love of a Pet

Raising the “Woof” for Homeless Pets

A red doghouse with a blue bone above the door appears next to the text BARK PRIZE Benefiting the BISSELL Pet Foundation.

January 13, 2014

Knick Knack, Paddy Whack, Build a Dog a Home

A woman in a dark hoodie hugs and kisses a small tan dog wearing a pink jacket. The dog looks at the camera while the woman shows affection in front of a beige brick wall.

December 9, 2013

Many Lives Changed – Many Still Need Our Help

A holiday-themed contest flyer with a French bulldog puppy wearing a red scarf. Text promotes the “Hope for the Holidays” contest, offering BISSELL prizes and $1,000 daily to help homeless pets, running from December 9-20.

December 6, 2013

12 Days of Giving and Winning with BISSELL Partners for Pets

A brown dog with short fur lies down behind a black chain-link fence in what appears to be an animal shelter or kennel, looking up with a calm, slightly anxious expression.

October 3, 2013

Because Every Homeless Pet Deserves a Second Chance

A black and tan dog with long ears wearing a blue floral bow around its neck sits outside on a sunny day, with its tongue out and greenery in the background.

September 30, 2013

Double the Love from BISSELL

A small brown dog with large eyes and upright ears looks out from behind the bars of a black metal cage; the cage has red panels on the sides.

Lending a Hand Where it is Needed Most

A black and white dog sits on grass, wearing a sign thanking the Bissell Pet Foundation. A person in blue scrubs stands behind the dog, gently holding its shoulders.

Partners for Pets – Helping Members Create Second Chances

An orange and white cat stands next to a beige cat tree, looking out of a window with sunlight shining in.

BISSELL Blocktail Party – Connecting Community, Saving Lives

A brown dog with a short coat looks up attentively, standing outdoors on green grass with a wooden fence in the background.

Be Their Second Chance – Foster a Homeless Pet

Two horses with halters eat hay together outdoors on a snowy ground. One horse is brown, and the other has a white mane and wears a blue blanket. Their faces are close as they eat.

February 26, 2013

Everyone Knows Hay is for Horses!

A white dog with black spots and a black patch over one ear lies on a white blanket, panting with its tongue out. A yellow stuffed toy is next to its front paws.

February 14, 2013

When Love is Not Enough…

Two puppies cuddle together, sleeping inside a metal cage with a white blanket underneath them.

February 6, 2013

Monmouth County SPCA to the Rescue!

A brown dog wearing a red bandana sniffs a purple treat-dispensing toy on the floor next to a dog bed and a red Kong toy.

January 24, 2013

Delivering Comfort and Joy to Shelter Animals

A wooden playhouse designed to look like a small boat, featuring round windows, a small door, and ropes attached to a mast, sitting inside a workshop.

January 17, 2013

First Annual “Bark Prize” to Benefit the BISSELL Pet Foundation

A black and white dog wearing a green polka dot bandana lies on a blanket inside a metal kennel, looking up with a calm expression.

January 10, 2013

Buy BISSELL, Save Pets!

A group of nine smiling people stands indoors, holding two large signs. One sign reads, We just saved 252 homeless pets! We are up to the challenge. The group appears to be celebrating a pet adoption milestone.

December 28, 2012

2012: A Year in Review

December 20, 2012

A Holiday Wish from Our Founder

A black and brown dog lies in a colorful kiddie pool lined with newspapers, nursing five small puppies nestled close to her side.

December 14, 2012

Together We Can Give Them Hope

A gray and brown dog with a pink collar stands behind metal bars in an animal shelter, looking through the cage.

December 7, 2012

ASPCA® Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Ends on High Note – 56,232 Lives Saved!

Two women interact with a dog inside an animal shelter kennel, one crouching to feed treats through the bars while the other stands nearby, both appearing friendly and caring.

December 7, 2012

ASPCA® Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Ends on High Note – 56,232 Lives Saved!

A brown dog with a blue collar stands on a dirt path in a forest with fallen leaves, looking toward the camera. The dog appears thin and is tethered to a chain attached to the ground.

November 30, 2012

Stepping Up to Break the Chain

A brown dog with a white stripe on its head looks toward the camera with sad eyes. The dog appears to be chained and has patches of rough or missing fur on its face.

November 30, 2012

Stepping Up to Break the Chain

A small white dog with curly fur walks on green grass with its tongue out and tail up, looking playful and energetic.

November 21, 2012

A Time to Reflect and Extend Our Thanks

November 16, 2012

Calling All Pinterest Fanatics – Pinning forPets is Here!

November 16, 2012

Calling All Pinterest Fanatics – Pinning forPets is Here!

A close-up of a black dog with a gray muzzle sitting on a tan floor, looking up with a slightly open mouth. The dog has a red tag on its collar.

November 9, 2012

Lending a Hand in the Wake of Sandy

A man in a reflective jacket pulls a boat through a flooded street. Inside the boat, a couple and a dog sit, passing in front of homes surrounded by high water.

November 9, 2012

Lending a Hand in the Wake of Sandy

A small, shaggy dog with gray and white fur lies on a concrete surface in front of a white, slightly dirty wall, looking toward the camera.

November 1, 2012

We Couldn’t Do it Without You!

Two poodles, one gray and one black, are jumping over an agility hurdle in an outdoor setting. People and orange safety fencing are visible in the background.

November 1, 2012

We Couldn’t Do it Without You!

BISSELL Pet Foundation™ supports the Kent County Animal Shelter in 2012 ASPCA® Rachael Ray $100K Challenge