November 9th
Feeling stressed? Your pet snuggles up beside you and after a few kisses and a belly rub (for your pet!), you start to feel better. Scientific studies confirm what pet owners have always known: interaction with a pet reduces stress. Now schools are starting to see the benefits of therapy dogs helping students in stressful […]
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October 31st
Most pets love the security of a routine and Halloween is anything but routine! Keep the scary factor down with these tips to help your pet stay safe on Halloween. 1. Keep the Halloween Candy Out of Reach Chocolate in all forms and sugar-free candy containing xylitol can cause serious problems in pets. Have pet […]
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October 19th
Kevin’s kids were in for a big surprise when they woke up from their naps on Saturday afternoon. His family came to Empty The Shelters in the morning and met Ambrosia who was a perfect fit with their 1-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. Kevin’s family has pets at home, but this was their first adoption. […]
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October 11th
On October 14th, BISSELL Pet Foundation is paying for pet adoption fees at 75+ locations throughout Michigan with thousands of pets ready to go to loving homes. We want it to be the best day possible for you, so please take a look at the requirements of the organization where you plan to adopt. Requirements vary […]
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October 10th
Empty The Shelters started in May of 2016, and on October 14, BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) will hold its 9th event. Can you explain how the program came about and why it is so important to you and the foundation? There are two parts to the answer: Until every pet has a home, and I can’t […]
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October 4th
Nearly 9,000 pets have found homes through EMPTY THE SHELTERS in the last 17 months. Here are a few who found forever homes during our most recent events. Make tails wag at your home by adopting at BPF’s next ETS on October 14! Black Lab Puppies rescued from Houston after Harvey were recently adopted during […]
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August 17th
Grand Prize Winner: Mac’s Mission in Cape Girardeau, MO! Mac’s Mission received the most votes during our Sweepstakes period, winning the $30,000 Grand Prize! Mac’s Mission helps homeless dogs and those with special needs or injuries who would otherwise be euthanized. The prize money will be allocated with $10,000 for adoption fees, $10,000 for spay […]
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July 19th
Get Ready Maricopa County, AZ friends! Your life will be forever changed when you give a pet a second chance at life. We receive stories every day from our friends and followers of how their adopted pets bring so much joy into their lives. Your new best friend is already waiting for you. What are […]
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June 28th
When the sheriff’s cruiser pulled up to Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (SPARC) in Santa Paula, CA, the immediate assumption was that a large breed, stray was inside. The shelter workers gathered expecting to intake a strong and possibly unruly dog. Imagine their surprise when they saw tiny Dina, a senior Pomeranian! She loved the […]
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June 21st
Thanks to all of our friends and supporters who ‘raised the woof’ with their furry friends, this year’s BISSELL Blocktail Party was the best yet with more fun and more funds raised to save lives. On June 13th, nearly 1000 party goers and their furry friends braved the heat to enjoy a spectacular summer evening […]
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