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BPF’s Fix the Future™

Fix the Future was launched to address the lack of access to veterinary care for both shelters and pet owners. Through the deployment of our network of over 248 relief veterinarians, BPF is breaking the barriers to affordable and accessible spay/neuter. Each pet impacted also receives preventative vaccines and microchips. This program not only prepares shelter pets for adoption, but also provides crucial services to community-owned pets through clinics for $25 or less. 

Fix the Future also includes a voucher program to offset the cost of spay/neuter in communities where BPF has partnerships with local veterinarians. BPF-funded vouchers help remove the financial burden for pet owners, allowing pets to stay in homes without unplanned litters. 

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Fix the Future Impact

Data Since March 2022

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1,249

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40,339

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108

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Fix the Future FAQs

Why is Fix the Future needed? 

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.  

Is Fix the Future a grant program?

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 at the bottom of this webpage prior to contacting us to see if you would be eligible. 

How does BPF's deployment of veterinarians work? 

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 a low cost or no cost.  

Why is there a lack of access to veterinary care? 

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.  

Fix the Future In Action

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Red Pins = Relief Veterinarian Locations
Navy Pins = Voucher Program 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

Interested in participating?

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