An average of 1,225 family pets were embraced every day of the country’s biggest financed adoption occasion
31,861 Total Adoptions at BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National Empty the Shelters
Grand Rapids, MI, Aug. 07, 2023 (WORLD NEWSWIRE) — Nearly 32,000 family pets were embraced throughout the country’s biggest financed adoption occasion, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters.” The Foundation partnered with MetLife Pet Insurance to raise awareness for deserving shelter family pets by sponsoring decreased adoption charges at 335 shelters in 44 states.
During the occasion, which ranged from July 6 to July 31, adoption charges were sponsored, supplying vital relief to shelters overwhelmed due to increased consumption and slowed adoptions. As an outcome, 16,585 cats and 15,276 dogs discovered caring houses through getting involved shelters. Additionally, “Empty the Shelters” permitted an additional 12,799 family pets to be saved by carrying them to other getting involved shelters with available space, bringing the overall variety of affected family pets to 44,660!
“The individuals that picked to adopt throughout our Summer National ‘Empty the Shelters’ occasion actually saved lives as shelter family pets are at threat,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “Shelters across the country remain in crisis with a frustrating variety of extremely adoptable, homeless family pets. Each adopter who picked purposely to adopt an animal is my hero and made a lifesaving distinction.”
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” program offers moneying to getting involved shelters for each family pet embraced so the decreased cost of $50 or less is not a monetary concern for their organization. Reduced charges produce more interest from adopters supplying a much-needed increase to save lives. Since 2016, “Empty the Shelters” has actually assisted 191,986 discover caring houses.
“We are proud to have worked with BISSELL Pet Foundation on their lifesaving Empty the Shelters event and to support these new pet parents,” said Brian Jorgensen, head of MetLife Pet Insurance. “Pet insurance can give pet parents peace of mind when it comes to dealing with their pet’s health expenses and offers pet parents confidence that they can keep their pets happy and healthy in their new homes.”
Adoptions occurred at getting involved shelters nationwide from coast to coast. Pets of any ages, types, sizes and capabilities received much-deserved 2nd possibilities. Extra unique adoption minutes consisted of family pets who had actually been waiting months or perhaps years for adoption, bonded sets of family pets going home together, and senior cats and dogs getting a possibility to live out their Golden Years with adoring households.
“Empty the Shelters” cannot continue growing without donor assistance. Every contribution to BISSELL Pet Foundation is made the most of to reach more family pets in more neighborhoods through the Foundation’s lifesaving programs. To contribute or learn more about BISSELL Pet Foundation, go to https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/.
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About BISSELL Pet Foundation:
BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501©(3) not-for-profit organization with an objective to help in reducing the variety of animals in shelters through family pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, microchipping, and crisis and catastrophe reaction. Founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her enduring love for animals and dedication to their well-being. BPF has actually given that partnered with more than 5,800 shelters and saves throughout the U.S. and Canada to help family pets discover caring houses. The structure is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Inc., where every purchase conserves family pets. To learn more or make a lifesaving contribution, go to www.bissellpetfoundation.org.
About MetLife Pet Insurance:
MetLife Pet protection is financed by Metropolitan General Insurance Company (“MetGen”), a Rhode Island insurance provider, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, and Independence American Insurance Company (“IAIC”), a Delaware insurance provider, headquartered at 11333 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 160, Scottsdale, AZ 85454. Coverage based on constraints, exemptions and restrictions and application undergoes underwriting. See policy or contact MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC (“MetLife Pet”) for information. MetLife Pet is the policy administrator. It might run under an alternate or fictitious name in specific jurisdictions, consisting of MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota) and MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois).
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CONTACT: Brittany Schlacter BISSELL Pet Foundation 616.600.9470 [email protected]
