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Texas Pets Fly to a Second Chance From a Disaster and a Crisis
Today, nearly one hundred pets boarded a lifesaving flight from Texas to our incredible shelter partners...
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Ali’s Story
BPF transports Ali to her second chance.
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The Dish
We’re thrilled to share a major milestone for BISSELL Pet Foundation: this month, we impacted our one millionth pet!
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The Crisis in Our Nation’s Animal Shelters: Too Many Animals, Too Little Support
Cathy Bissell speaks out on the nationwide shelter crisis.
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The Lifesaving Benefits of Responsible Pet Transport
Cathy Bissell talks about the lifesaving benefits of responsible pet transport
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The Dish
BISSELL Blocktail Party 2025, The Best DOG-GONE Party in Town, is two weeks away!
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The Dish
You can fill your home with love and give a shelter pet a better life during BPF’s Spring National Empty the Shelters® May 1–15.
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Barriers to Adoption
Cathy Bissell shares honest insight on the barriers to adoption.
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The Dish
In late February, severe flooding devastated multiple counties in Eastern Kentucky, adding to the burden on the area’s already overcrowded shelters.
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BISSELL Pet Foundation Ramps Up Crisis Response Amid Rising Large-Scale Neglect Cases
Cathy Bissell shares insights on the increasing trend in large-scale cruelty cases
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256 Discarded Breeding Dogs Receive Second Chances
More than 200 commercially bred dogs were provided with second chances
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The Dish
February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and we need your help!
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What’s in a Name? Decoding Puppy Mills & Commercial Breeders
Cathy Bissell unveils the truth behind high-volume pet breeding facilities
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The Dish
Before we get too far into 2025, I'd like to take a moment to thank you for saving lives with us last year.
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Meet the 2025 Junior Board of Directors!
Get to know BISSELL Pet Foundation's 2025 Junior Board of Directors!
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The “Kill” Label is Killing Our Nation’s Pets
Cathy Bissell urges animal welfare professionals and pet lovers to stop labeling shelters as "kill shelters."
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In the News: Cathy Bissell is Revolutionizing Animal Welfare With Compassion
Animal Politics with Ed Boks interviews Cathy Bissell's compassionate approach to animal welfare.
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A Holiday Miracle: 21,473 Pets Find Homes During Empty the Shelters™ – Holiday Hope
Thousands of pets find loving homes just in time for the holidays!
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Spay & Neuter Soars As Fix the Future™ Ramps Up Across the County
Cathy Bissell shares an update on the incredible lifesaving BPF's Fix the Future™ free spay/neuter program.
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The Dish
Holiday wishes are coming true for pets across the country thanks to your support of Empty the Shelters!
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BISSELL Pet Foundation Saves 200+ Dogs Surrendered from Commercial Breeders
More than 200 commercially bred dogs were provided with second chances
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In the News: Finding Forever Homes for America’s Animals
The Story Exchange spotlights Cathy Bissell's incredible achievements.
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The Dish
A record-breaking 20,636 pets (10,795 cats and 9,841 dogs) found loving homes during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall National Empty the Shelters™ event.
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Why Animal Welfare Deserves Your Support This Giving Season
Cathy Bissell shares why animal welfare organizations need your support this giving season.
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2024 Impact Report
2024 has been a year defined by more – more access, more urgency and more happy tails than ever before.
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BPF’s Operation Fix the Future™ Clinic Spays/Neuters 643 Pets in Just Three Days
BPF hosted a free spay/neuter clinic for Michigan pets in October 2024.
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20,636 Pets Adopted During BISSELL Pet Foundation Fall National Empty the Shelters™
More than 20,000 shelter pets went home during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall National Empty the Shelters™ in October 2024.
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In the News: Cathy Bissell’s Lasting Legacy With A Successful Nonprofit Organization
Authority Magazine interviews Cathy Bissell to learn more about her leadership and legacy in animal welfare.
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The Dish
All of us at BISSELL Pet Foundation continue to hold the people and pets impacted by recent hurricanes in our hearts.
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BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Lifesaving Hurricane Response
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team mobilized to provide essential support in response to hurricanes in fall 2024.
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In the News: Cathy Bissell Interviewed on The CEO Show Podcast
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Founder Cathy Bissell is interviewed on The CEO Show
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In the News: BPF’s Empty the Shelters™ Event Is a True Pet Adoption Game-Changer
Cathy Bissell was recently interviewed by ParadePets.
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The Dish
Big News! On World Animal Day, October 4, BISSELL Pet Foundation will be the charity partner for a first-of-its-kind giving event on Amazon! This extraordinary opportunity...
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Where Does Your Money Go?
Cathy Bissell shares tips to avoid supporting disingenuous causes and people who are profiting from the plight of our nation’s homeless pets.
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The Dish
Tails are wagging everywhere as we celebrate a record-setting 35,159 adoptions during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™. This lifesaving event, which took place during a period of critical...
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BISSELL Pet Foundation Sets New Adoption Record During Summer National Empty the Shelters™
A record-setting 35,159 adoptions took place in July 2024.
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Addressing the Disaster Within the Disaster
Cathy Bissell shares her insights on the increase in extreme weather and how animal shelters must adapt their preparation and response.
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BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management Responds to Tropical Storm Debby
In August 2024, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team mobilized to provide essential support in response to Tropical Storm Debby.
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Euthanasia Lists Are Not the Answer
Cathy Bissell shares insight about the reality of posting euthanasia lists.
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The Dish
Tails were wagging last weekend when Cathy Bissell received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). As you may know, Cathy is the driving force...
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The Dish
In February, Fiona was taken in as a stray by the Genessee County Animal Control (GCAC) in Flint, MI. Despite being the sweetest girl, she was never claimed by her owners. GCAC quickly identified that a ruptured knee joint was causing her...
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Thinking of Starting a Pet Rescue? Read This First!
Cathy Bissell shares insights on the complicated environment rescues face by asking rescue leaders how they are adapting
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The Dish
On Friday, May 17, Cathy Bissell and members of BPF's Animal Incident Management (AIM) team were on the ground in Missouri to help rescue more than 200 dogs and puppies...
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The Dish
If you are thinking about adding a new four-legged family member, now is the time to adopt because Empty the Shelters is back, and we have more participating organizations than ever!
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Innovating to Save Lives
Animal welfare organizations must innovate to increase access to spay/neuter.
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The Dish
BISSELL Pet Foundation's Operation Fix the Future™ free spay/neuter clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan, took place last week and was a huge success with 903 pets
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Co-housing or Overcapacity?
Co-housing can save lives, but overcrowding your shelter without adequate staffing resources is simply overcapacity.
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The Dish
Abel arrived at Greater Hillsdale Humane Society (GHHS) in Michigan in February 2023. Because he was heartworm-positive,
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The Dish
BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management (AIM) was contacted regarding a failed “rescue” in Arkansas that could no longer
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Meet the 2024 Junior Board of Directors!
Get to know BISSELL Pet Foundation's 2024 Junior Board of Directors!
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Choose Animal Shelters in 2024
Cathy Bissell encourages animal shelters and the community to make critical choices in 2024 to save the lives of pets.
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The Dish
We’ve just wrapped up our Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope event, and one of the many stories that captured our hearts was of former BPF Grateful Pet, Faith
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Eric Thompson: Animal Incident Management Deployment in Maui
It was August 8, 2023, when the island of Maui experienced its most catastrophic wildland fire in history. As with all disasters and times of crises where people are impacted, pets and animals also find themselves at the forefront of the tragedy.
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Why donate to BISSELL Pet Foundation?
BPF needs your support now more than ever before.
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2023 Impact Report
As animal lovers and advocates, we at BISSELL Pet Foundation believe every pet deserves a happy and secure life, and we know you do too.
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The Dish
In the first week of October, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team was on the ground in Missouri supporting National Mill Dog
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Animal Incident Management is Collaborating to Save Lives
Cathy Bissell shares insights on the lifesaving impact of BISSELL Pet Foundation's Animal Incident Management initiative.
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Fall National Empty the Shelters Event Aims to Save Lives Amidst Overcrowding Crisis
Two national leaders join forces to save lives.
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The Dish
Do you remember Hope? Hope was left for dead and found by St. Landry Parish Animal Control in May. She had been shot with BBs, her ears were cut off, she had a broken jaw...
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Breaking News: BPF Assists with Iowa Puppy Mill Seizure
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team was called to action again on Monday to help 120 dogs from a suspected puppy mill.
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