May 9th
We are still pinching ourselves. 3,207 pets were adopted on May 5 making room for 3,207 pets in need to take their places in shelters and get a second chance. 6,414 lives saved in just one day! There is so much we want to share with you about our first national Empty the Shelters (ETS)! […]
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May 2nd
On May 5, BISSELL Pet Foundation is paying for pet adoption fees at 112 shelters and rescues in 13 different states 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 […]
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March 27th
Recently, Cathy Bissell spent a fun-filled afternoon on the set of Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family show where she talked all things pets with hosts Debby, Mark, and Larissa. They were so welcoming and loved our mission of finding every pet a forever home. Here are some clips from the episode in case you missed […]
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March 21st
Harmony Hearts for Hope recently received a BISSELL Pet Foundation Partners Grant allowing the organization to spay and neuter 62 dogs to prevent future pet homelessness. During that time, Hearts of Hope was able to save Harmony, a stray who desperately needed help. Harmony was picked up by local animal control and was found to […]
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March 9th
Big and Small. We help them all. California. Connecticut. Florida. Minnesota…and everywhere in between! BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall Partner Grants awarded $544,105 to 98 organizations in 33 states for lifesaving programs that give deserving pets a second chance! We are proud to partner with organizations who are making a difference to save lives through their […]
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February 22nd
We can’t say it enough times: if you want to prevent pet overpopulation, spay and neuter your pets. The solution seems simple…but it’s not simple for everyone. When it’s a choice between paying the heating bill and paying for a spay/neuter procedure, it’s not easy. Our animal welfare partners work hard to educate communities about […]
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February 13th
Months after Hurricane Maria decimated Puerto Rico, the island continues to face numerous challenges, among them, an overwhelming animal welfare crisis. An incalculable number of companion animals were lost and abandoned during evacuations, further contributing to the island’s growing stray population of more than 100,000 animals. Those pets who remained with their owners on the […]
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January 22nd
The solution is simple – spay/neuter your pets! This preventative measure is the most effective way to address pet overpopulation. There are currently more than 6 million homeless pets in shelters and rescues across the country, and by spaying or neutering your pet, you can become an active part of the solution. Did you know […]
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November 15th
Foster failures, we’re talking about you! You know who you are. You bring a pet into your home, sometimes one who needs a little TLC to recover from injury or illness before going to a shelter, and while you are fostering, you fall in love! BISSELL Pet Foundation loves a good foster failure story. In […]
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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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