Fall Empty The Shelters Kicks Off Fee Waived Adoptions Until October 14th
Monday, October 2, 2023
CCHS Teams Up with BISSELL Pet Foundation to “Empty the Shelters”
Pet adoption fees will be waived from 10/2-10/14 during the nation’s largest funded adoption event
Jamestown, NY. 10/2/23—With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. The Chautauqua County Humane Society is proud to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, for its Fall National “Empty the Shelters.” From Oct. 1 - 15, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees of $50 or less at more than 345 shelters in 42 states.
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” event is the largest funded adoption event in the country. With a goal of encouraging more families to choose adoption, this lifesaving effort has helped more than 190,000 pets find loving homes since 2016. As BISSELL Pet Foundation’s largest program, a total of 687 animal welfare organizations in 49 states and Canada have participated throughout the years. During BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” quarterly national events, an average of 1,225 shelter pets are adopted each day.
"Our nation’s animal shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis unlike anything we have experienced in more than a decade. The devastating increase in owner surrenders and stray intakes has left tens of thousands of socialized, house-trained, and leash-trained pets desperate to find a home," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "Our Fall 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 space to give another pet a chance."
This is the third time the Chautauqua County Humane Society has teamed with the Bissell Pet Foundation this year and during each of the Empty the Shelter Events we have seen adoption rates double. Brian Papalia, CCHS Communication and Fundraising said, “We are so excited to be part of this wonderful national event and are looking forward to similar adoption results over these next two weeks.”
Adoption is a lifetime commitment. BISSELL Pet Foundation and the Chautauqua County Humane Society urge families to do their research about the pet they are interested in adopting, as well as adoption requirements. For more information on adopting or donating to “Empty the Shelters,” visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters as well as Chqhumane.org.
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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 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 Homecare, Inc., where every purchase saves pets. To learn more, visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org.
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is a 501c3 not for profit organization serving Chautauqua County since 1905. CCHS’s mission is “To improve and save lives through compassionate care, advocacy for animals and commitment to the community.”
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Media Contact:
Brittany Schlacter | Marketing & PR Specialist | brittany.schlacter@bissell.com | p. 616.600.9470
Brian Papalia | Chautauqua County Humane Society | Communications & Fundraising| bpapalia@chqhumane.org 716-665-2209 x200