BISSELL PET FOUNDATION

BISSELL Pet Foundation is a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness.
In partnership with shelters across the country and by providing much-needed resources to underserved communities, BISSELL Pet Foundation is reducing the number of animals in shelters and rescues through our pet adoption, transport, spay/neuter, vaccination, microchipping, and crisis and disaster response programs. As a hands-on foundation, we are committed to understanding the needs of different geographic areas, knowing our partners, and working together to create the best possible outcomes through grant funding for programs and initiatives that directly impact homeless pets.

Fix the Future Spay/Neuter Program
Fix the Future was launched to address the lack of access to veterinary care for both shelters and pet owners. Through the deployment of our network of relief veterinarians, BPF is breaking the barriers to affordable and accessible spay/neuter. Each pet impacted also receives preventative vaccines and microchips. This program not only prepares shelter pets for adoption, but also provides crucial services to community-owned pets through clinics for $25 or less.

Fix the Future also includes a voucher program to offset the cost of spay/neuter in communities where BPF has partnerships with local veterinarians. BPF-funded vouchers help remove the financial burden for pet owners, allowing pets to stay in homes without unplanned litters.

https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/programs/fix-the-future/

Empty the Shelters
Empty the Shelters is the largest funded national adoption event. This program offers four national quarterly events that make adoption affordable for prospective pet owners by enabling hundreds of participating shelters across the country to offer fee-waived or reduced-fee adoption. BISSELL Pet Foundation provides reimbursement for each pet adopted so participating shelters can charge $50 or less per cat or dog.

As animal shelters nationwide remain at critical capacity and face the heartbreaking decision to euthanize healthy, adoptable pets due to lack of space, Empty the Shelters has become a lifesaving tool for our partners.

Additional emergency events are scheduled as needed.

https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/programs/empty-the-shelters/

Crisis & Disaster Response
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM) team responds even in the most difficult situations.  rom pre-event planning to post-event recovery, animal search and rescue, shelter support, transport and mass care/humanitarian efforts, AIM assists pets in harm’s way. we assist with large-scale incidents where pets desperately need lifesaving care; secure resources such as temporary housing and treatment in cases of disease outbreak; and provide transport for pets to safety before and after natural disasters strike.

AIM has secured partnerships with Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas, as well as more than 40 counties and agencies throughout the country. These partnerships establish collaboration, communication and resource allocation guidelines with key stakeholders before crises and disasters occur to enhance overall response and recovery. AIM’s proactive approach ensures that all parties are prepared to act swiftly and effectively, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for people and pets.

https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/programs/emergency/

As of September, 2024, more than 850,856 pets have been impacted by BISSELL Pet Foundation since 2011. From spay/neuter to prevent pet overpopulation to funding to help offset the cost of adoption to boots on the ground during crises and disasters and more, every one of BPF's programs is a lifeline for animal welfare teams and the pets they care for. BPF is dedicated to creating the best possible outcomes for homeless pets, until every pet has a home.