Two scruffy dogs stand close together behind the bars of a metal cage, looking out. One dog has a dark, wiry coat and the other has a lighter brown face, both appearing alert and friendly.

OUR PROGRAMS

National Shelter Alliance

Collaborative Disaster Response

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s National Shelter Alliance program provides crisis management and disaster planning for animal shelters during disaster and cruelty response efforts, and extends a lifeline to shelters in need.

How We Make a Difference

Two people in a boat observe a group of cows standing in floodwater among partially submerged trees on a sunny day. The scene suggests a rescue or search effort after flooding.

Crisis Management & Stabilization

Intrastate and regional support for shelters in need.
Consultations with staff and referrals to industry experts for various resources, messaging and population management.
Disaster/cruelty field response.
Transport of pets, including support in navigating USDA and state-level guidelines.

Three rescue workers in helmets and masks wade through floodwater, carrying a large pet crate. A flooded street, houses, and an emergency vehicle are visible in the background.

Disaster Preparedness & Training

Free assessment of disaster plan.
Customized disaster planning and training to meet agency needs.
Intrastate and regional networking and coalition building to address cruelty and disaster situations.

BISSELL Pet Foundation Empowers Animal Shelters.