BISSELL Pet Foundation has teamed up with Dogtopia to bring its Spring National “Empty the Shelters” adoption event to more than 350 shelters in 45 states from May 1-15, 2023, including Humane Society for Animals, Inc. As the nation’s largest funded adoption event, “Empty the Shelters” has helped nearly 140,000 pets find loving homes. During each nationwide event, BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees for $25 to make adoption affordable for prospective pet owners.
WHEN: May 1 – 13, 2023, W-F: 10:30 – 4:00, Sat: 10:30 – 3:00, Sun: 1:00 – 3:00. (closed Mothers Day)
WHERE: Humane Society for Animals, Inc. 405 E. Nursery Rd., Rogers, AR
INTERVIEWS: We hope you can visit us during one of our “Empty the Shelters” days to get photos, video and more of families meeting and adopting the new members of their family. Media interested in attending can visit any time during our open shelter hours. Contact Julie Fryauf at [email protected] in advance for interviews. Visuals at the adoption events includes Humane Society for Animals, Inc. staff and volunteers, potential adopters, animals available for adoption and more.
"BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters’ is proven to make a lifesaving difference, and we are thrilled to team up with Dogtopia, who shares our vision to give every pet their best life," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "This is a very difficult time for shelters across the country, with increasing owner surrenders due to the housing crisis and inflation as well as slowed adoption rates. With Dogtopia's partnership, we are hopeful more pets than ever will find homes during this national event."
Below are some talking points and additional facts about BISSELL Pet Foundation and Humane Society for Animals, Inc.
- 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 140,000 pets find homes across the country and in Canada since its inception in 2016.
- “Empty the Shelters” provides reduced adoption fees at shelters, $25.00 per animal adoption. Each participating organization has their own adoption process and requirements.
- This is BISSELL Pet Foundation’s first “Empty the Shelters” event partnership with Dogtopia.
- Our nation’s shelters need your support. Please consider fostering or donating if you unable to add a pet to your family.
About Humane Society for Animals:
We have held over 90,000 animals since we originally opened in 1963. Our original facility at 1st St. and Nursery Rd. in Rogers, AR was built in 1970 and continuously houses a total of around 85 dogs and 20 cats. The NWA Humane Society for Animals has recently built a new shelter on our own property adjacent to the original shelter which can accommodate the growing needs of our county and the pet population. For additional information visit www.nwahumanesocietyforanimals.org
The NWA Humane Society for Animals provides for the welfare of dogs and cats in Benton County, AR through shelter and adoption services, spaying and neutering vouchers, and humane education. They care for county pets which have been picked up by the sheriff’s department in Benton County or for those pets which are occasionally surrendered by residents of the county. The NWA Humane Society provides love and safe care until forever homes can be found for each pet.
Media contacts for BISSELL Pet Foundation:
- Brittany Schlacter | Marketing & PR Specialist | [email protected] | 616.600.9470
- Julie Fryauf | Humane Society for Animals, Inc. | [email protected] |479.936.6504
