Largest funded nationwide adoption occasion helps shelters pets from greater than 345 organizations in 42 states
Empty the Shelters occasion helps 19,415 pets discover loving houses
Empty the Shelters save the lives of homeless pets
Grand Rapids, MI, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BISSELL Pet Foundation introduced 19,415 pets discovered loving houses throughout its Fall National “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption occasion from October 1 – 15, 2023. More than 345 organizations in 42 states participated within the nation’s largest funded adoption occasion by providing decreased adoption charges of $50 or much less to make adoption extra inexpensive and assist as many pets as potential go from shelter kennels to the couches of loving houses.
Many of our nation’s animal shelters stay at important capability and face the heartbreaking determination to euthanize wholesome, adoptable pets on account of lack of area. BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall National “Empty the Shelters” occasion introduced pets and households collectively, creating lifesaving area and demanding reduction for hardworking shelter employees and volunteers. As a end result, 10,077 cats and 9,338 dogs discovered loving houses by means of collaborating shelters.
“BISSELL Pet Foundation is thrilled to have helped 1000’s of pets discover houses throughout a time when our nation’s shelters are struggling to maintain up with pet intakes,” stated Cathy Bissell, founding father of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “Each adopter who introduced home a pet throughout this occasion made a lifesaving distinction.”
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” program offers funding to collaborating shelters for every pet adopted so the decreased charge of $50 or much less just isn’t a monetary burden for his or her organization. Reduced charges generate extra curiosity from adopters offering a much-needed enhance to avoid wasting lives. Since the inception of this program in 2016, “Empty the Shelters” has helped discover houses for almost 210,000 pets and counting. Held quarterly, that is the inspiration’s largest initiative and continues to develop to achieve extra shelters and save extra lives annually.
Every adoption is price celebrating. However, there have been a number of particularly heartwarming adoptions in the course of the Fall National “Empty the Shelters” occasion:
– Hank, a two-year-old deaf Chihuahua, was surrendered to Muskegon Humane Society in Muskegon, Michigan, after modifications in his family. He knew hand sign instructions and cherished assembly new individuals, enjoying fetch and even driving in a backpack. Hank waited over a month earlier than his new household drove throughout the state to undertake him throughout this occasion!
– King George, a good-looking senior cat with diabetes, was transferred to Humane Society of Sarasota County in Sarasota, Florida, from one other organization on account of needing superior medical care. He acquired the TLC he desperately wanted and have become part of the shelter’s lifelong care program, protecting his diabetes administration prices after his adoption. He discovered a beautiful home throughout “Empty the Shelters” after months of ready.
– Four cats, Blossoms, Shaggy, Web and Charlotte, had been adopted from Laurel Jones County Animal Rescue, Laurel, Mississippi, League. These 4 fortunate cats will spend the remainder of their days within the love and care of The Baptist Children’s Home, the place residents will cherish them.
– Rocco, a surprising pitbull combine, was a employees favourite at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue in West Palm Beach, Florida. Overlooked on account of his measurement, Rocco waited 318 days earlier than his new household lastly discovered him throughout “Empty the Shelters.”
BISSELL Pet Foundation and collaborating organizations urge households to analysis the pet they’re fascinated by adopting and the adoption necessities. To discover a collaborating organization close to you or donate to help Empty the Shelters, go to www.bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters.
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About BISSELL Pet Foundation:
BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501©(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to assist scale back the variety of animals in shelters by means of pet adoption, spay/neuter packages, microchipping, and disaster and catastrophe response. Founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her long-standing love for animals and dedication to their welfare. BPF has since partnered with greater than 6,000 shelters and rescues throughout the U.S. and Canada to assist pets discover loving houses. The basis is supported by beneficiant donors and BISSELL Inc. the place each buy saves pets. To study extra or make a lifesaving donation, go to www.bissellpetfoundation.org.
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CONTACT: Brittany Schlacter BISSELL Pet Foundation 616.600.9470 [email protected]
