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BPF’s Fix the Future®

Fix the Future® is the nation’s fastest growing free spay/neuter program. Fix the Future was created to address the lack of access to veterinary care for both shelters and pet owners. Rather than grant funding, BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) pays contracted veterinarians directly and connects them with approved Host Organizations (animal shelters, designated spay/neuter facilities, etc.) in regions where spay/neuter is needed. Through the deployment of our network of more than 340 relief veterinarians, BPF is breaking the barriers to affordable and accessible spay/neuter. This program not only prepares shelter pets for adoption, but also provides crucial services to community-owned pets. Each pet impacted also receives preventative vaccines and microchips for $25 or less.

Bissell Pet Foundation’s Fix the Future logo with silhouettes of a cat and a dog, promoting a national spay and neuter initiative. The background is dark blue.
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Our Fix the Future® mission is to create a healthier and more compassionate future for pets by providing accessible and free spay/neuter services. Through proactive population control and a commitment to reducing costs, we aim to eliminate financial barriers, reduce the number of unwanted animals, prevent suffering, and promote responsible pet ownership. Together, we strive to build a community where every pet can live a safe, healthy and valued life. 

Our vision is a world where no pet suffers from overpopulation or neglect. We envision a future where spay/neuter services are universally accessible, entirely free, and supported by a community dedicated to responsible pet care. Through our efforts, we strive for a compassionate society where every pet is cherished, cared for, and given the opportunity to thrive in a loving home.  

Fix the Future Relief Veterinarian Impact

Data Since November 2023

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5,077

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162,767

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155+

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Fix the Future FAQs

With the continued challenges and barriers for shelters and pet owners, too many pets are not receiving spay/neuter, resulting in unplanned litters filling animal shelters. We are reducing overpopulation and helping to encourage responsible pet ownership so pets will remain in their loving homes.  

BISSELL Pet Foundation does not award grant money through the Fix the Future program. Instead, we pay contracted veterinarians directly and connect them with approved Host Organizations (animal shelters, designated spay/neuter facilities, etc) in regions where spay/neuter is needed. If you are interested in being a Host Organization and receiving spay/neuter support from BISSELL Pet Foundation, please review the requirements below prior to contacting us to see if you would be eligible. 

Host Organization Requirements

The deployed veterinarians often split their time between spaying and neutering the local shelter population to prepare pets for adoption and providing the procedure for pet owners at no cost.  

A nationwide veterinary shortage is making it hard for both pet owners and shelters to access veterinary care. 

The shortage also has increased costs, making veterinary care too expensive for pet owners’ and shelters’ budgets. Sadly, many pet owners surrender their pets because they cannot afford care, and too often, pregnant mothers or mothers with litters are surrendered to shelters.  

Review These Considerations

Think you’re a good fit? Email us at: fixthefuture@bissellpetfoundation.org

Fix the Future In Action

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Red Pins = Fix the Future Spay/Neuter Locations

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BISSELL Pet Foundation has made a significant impact on our operations and within the Hamilton County community. By funding a regional veterinary team to come on-site to provide spay/neuter services with the support of our medical staff, we’ve been able to essentially eliminate our backlog, releasing animals for adoption sooner and allowing us to reallocate our resources to other pressing medical needs.”

Amanda Gilbert, Medical Director at Cincinnati Animal CARE

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