Saving Lives Through Spay/Neuter

Why We Do This Work

Right now, animal shelters across the country are feeling the impact of the veterinarian shortage. Many shelters are hundreds of spay/neuter surgeries behind schedule and many communities don’t have access to veterinary care.

How We Make a Difference

BISSELL Pet Foundation stops cats and dogs from multiplying by providing grant funding to spay/neuter pets in shelters, supporting Trap-Neuter-Return programs, and sponsoring high-impact, community spay/neuter clinics. Additionally, BISSELL Pet Foundation launched the Fix the Future™ initiative in 2023 to deploy veterinarians to underserved shelters and communities through our Veterinary Services program. BPF contracts with numerous veterinarians to provide spay/neuter, vaccines and microchips to prepare shelter pets for adoption and offers free clinics to provide access to communities in need. Fix the Future also includes a voucher program to offset the cost of spay/neuter in communities where BPF has partnerships with local veterinarians. The BPF-funded vouchers remove the financial barrier for pet owners, allowing pets to stay in homes without unplanned litters, which reduces the burden on animal control and shelters.