BISSELL Pet Foundation Celebrates 1 Million Pets Impacted Through Lifesaving Initiatives
BISSELL Pet Foundation recently announced that 1 million pets have been positively impacted through its national rescue, adoption, transport and spay/neuter initiatives. Since its founding in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, the foundation has been dedicated to reducing pet homelessness and providing critical resources to shelters across the country.
“This milestone is a testament to the shelters, rescues and advocates working tirelessly every day to give pets a second chance,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “While we celebrate 1 million pets impacted, our mission continues—too many pets still need help, and we won’t stop until every pet has a loving home.”
Through the past 14 years, BISSELL Pet Foundation has launched and grown impactful programs that support shelters and rescue organizations nationwide.
- Fix the Future – The fastest-growing free spay/neuter program in the US, providing direct payments to veterinarians and connecting them with shelters and pet owners in need. With a network of more than 340 relief veterinarians, the program ensures pets receive spay/neuter services, vaccinations and microchips for $35 or less.
- Empty the Shelters – The nation’s largest funded adoption event, helping pets find families by making adoption more affordable. BISSELL Pet Foundation provides financial support to participating organizations to help cover adoption costs.
- Crisis and Disaster Response – Through its Animal Incident Management (AIM) team, BISSELL Pet Foundation provides emergency rescue, transport and shelter support for pets in harm’s way during natural disasters and large-scale crises. In collaboration with Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR) and partner shelters throughout the country, the foundation helps relocate and care for animals in urgent need.
- Transport Program – By moving adoptable pets from overcrowded shelters—particularly in high-intake regions—to areas with higher adoption demand, the foundation has helped thousands of pets find homes.
To commemorate this achievement, BISSELL Pet Foundation will be sharing heartwarming stories of pets who found their second chance thanks to these lifesaving programs.
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