DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 27, 2023) — As our nation’s shelters are overburdened due increased owner surrenders and longer stays for pets, BISSELL Pet Foundation is teaming up with MetLife Pet Insurance to prompt a national call for adoption with its Summer National “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption event.
BISSELL Pet Foundation has teamed up with MetLife Pet Insurance to bring its Summer National “Empty the Shelters” adoption event to more than 335 shelters in 44 states from July 6-31, 2023. Adoption fees at participating organizations will be just $50 or less per cat or dog. As the nation’s largest-funded adoption event, “Empty the Shelters” has helped nearly 158,000 pets find loving homes with an average of 1,200 pets adopted per day during quarterly national events.
“We are excited to team up with MetLife Pet Insurance to offer thirty days of pet insurance at no cost to the adopter, as well as the opportunity to purchase an annual pet-insurance policy, which could make a difference in helping adopters deal with their pet’s unexpected illness or injury," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "Veterinary costs add up quickly, and too often, pet owners forgo care or surrender their beloved pets when they can't afford treatment. This collaboration could help to enable more pets in more communities to be adopted through 'Empty the Shelters' and can help facilitate adopters seeking treatment to keep their pets healthy and in their new homes.”
Note: Not every shelter is participating for the full event. Potential adopters are encouraged to visit the “Empty the Shelters” website to find the nearest participating shelter and confirm their adoption day details.
Click here for an interactive map: bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters/.
About BISSELL Pet Foundation:
BISSELL Pet Foundation was founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell. “Empty the Shelters” is the nation’s largest funded adoption event and has helped nearly 158,000 pets find homes across the country and in Canada since its inception in 2016. “Empty the Shelters” provides reduced adoption fees at shelters, typically ranging from $0 to $50 per animal adoption. Each participating organization has their own adoption process and requirements. This is BISSELL Pet Foundation’s first “Empty the Shelters” event collaboration with MetLife Pet Insurance. Our nation’s shelters need your support. Please consider fostering or donating if you unable to add a pet to your family.
Visit BISSELLPetFoundation.org/Empty-The-Shelters for more information.
