BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters™ Helps Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes This Spring
April 17 2024 - 8:18AM
Spring is the time for new beginnings, and BISSELL Pet Foundation,
a national animal welfare organization, is working to help shelter
pets nationwide receive much-deserved second chances this season.
From May 1-15, the nation’s largest funded adoption event, BISSELL
Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters™ will take place at more than
410 participating organizations in 43 states.
To make adoption more affordable and raise awareness for the
incredible pets waiting for their second chance in shelters
nationwide, BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption
fees for cats and dogs. Adopters can bring home a fully vaccinated,
microchipped, spayed, or neutered pet ready to be loved for $50 or
less. All interested adopters must go through the participating
organization’s adoption process to ensure they are the best match
for the pet. The foundation supports participating organizations
with reimbursement for each pet adopted.
"The nation’s animal shelters are facing a capacity crisis and
need your help now. Adoptions have slowed while a surge in owner
surrenders due to families facing economic and housing challenges
has left tens of thousands of highly adoptable pets desperate to
find homes," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation.
"Our Spring National Empty the Shelters will support the adoption
of thousands of pets across the country, helping shelters in this
critical time. Opening your home to a shelter pet saves a life and
creates lifesaving space to help another pet in need."
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters program has helped
more than 226,000 pets find loving homes since 2016. As the
Foundation’s largest program, 762 animal welfare organizations in
47 states and Canada have participated throughout the years. During
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters quarterly national
events, an average of 1,225 pets are adopted daily.
BISSELL Pet Foundation and participating organizations urge
families to research the pet they are interested in adopting and
the adoption requirements. To find a participating
organization near you or to donate to support Empty the Shelters,
visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters.
###About BISSELL Pet
Foundation:BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable
501©(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help reduce the
number of animals in shelters through pet adoption, spay/neuter
programs, microchipping, and crisis and disaster response. Founded
in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her long-standing
love for animals and commitment to their welfare. BPF has since
partnered with more than 6,000 shelters and rescues across the U.S.
and Canada to help pets find loving homes. The foundation is
supported by generous donors and BISSELL Inc. where every purchase
saves pets. To learn more or make a lifesaving donation, visit
www.bissellpetfoundation.org.
- BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters™ reduced-fee
adoption event is back!
Brittany Schlacter
BISSELL Pet Foundation
616.600.9470
brittany.schlacter@bissell.com