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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June 7th
BISSELL Blocktail Party is back for its 12th year and everyone is going mutts! Each year, Blocktail gets bigger and better with more fun and more funds raised to save lives. The annual benefit for animal welfare organizations is back on Tuesday, June 13th from 6- 9 pm promising a good time for all– rain […]
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May 17th
Mitts had led a tough life when he arrived at Lake Haven Rescue. He had been surrendered by a farmer who reported that Mitts was constantly picked on by the other farm cats and appeared unable to defend himself. The 6-year-old cat was in bad shape. His medical problems included tapeworms, extensive wounds, broken teeth […]
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May 3rd
Four months ago, Eastwood was dumped as a stray and was found by Emmet County Animal Control wandering in the winter cold, limping and nearly blind. Fortunately, nearby Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, a no-kill shelter in Harbor Springs, Michigan, works closely with the county and arranged to have Eastwood transferred to their care. The red-coated […]
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May 2nd
On Saturday April 29th, BISSELL Pet Foundation hosted its 5th EMPTY THE SHELTERS (ETS) and we are thrilled that ETS is growing, gaining traction and getting better every time. Last Saturday’s event was the largest and most collaborative yet with 66 shelters participating, 1571 pets adopted on ETS day, and 1060 more adopted in the […]
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April 19th
We are gearing up for a fantastic EMPTY THE SHELTERS day at BISSELL headquarters next Saturday, April 29th and you won’t want to miss it! With 150 wonderful pets available for adoption from eight organizations, we know you can find your new best friend! BISSELL HQ will be open to all adopters from 11am-4pm and […]
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