Normally vacuums and animals don’t mix well, but the Bissell Pet Foundation is working hard to help get as many animals out of shelters as possible. Since their foundation, they have helped tens of thousands of animals find their forever homes by using part of the proceeds from their pet line of cleaning products to sponsor events and directly help shelters – earning Bissell a top place on our list of companies that give back.

It all started in 2008 when Cathy Bissell decided to try something new: adopting an animal from the Humane Society. She brought the 6-year old lab named Bear home and he changed her life. She was astounded at what an amazing dog he was and knew that she had to do something about all of the other animals stuck in shelters. This was the beginning of Bissell joining the ranks of companies that give back.

The goal of the Bissell Pet Foundation is to get as many animals as possible off the streets, out of shelters, and into loving homes. They do that by supporting animal shelters in all 50 states and Canada. They help to provide the supplies that shelters need to provide for the animals they have and to help find them homes.

A big part of the problem of pet homelessness is the number of animals that are needlessly reproducing every year. For this reason, the Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors spay and neuter clinics which allows numerous animals to be kept from continuing to contribute to the number of homeless pets.

To encourage people do adopt, the Bissell Pet Foundation holds “Empty the Shelter” events where they bring together several rescue groups in an area and offer to pay all the adoption fees for new pet owners. For people that have never considered adopting before, this gives them an added incentive to get out there and do it.

The Bissell 3624 SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet Cleaner is one of the pet products that allows Bissell to help so many animals. It’s perfect for moving around in your house and cleaning up any spills or stains your furry pets may have caused. According to one satisfied customer, “The dirty water it sucks out of your carpets and furniture is insane.”

Another product that helps animals is the Natural Sweep Dual Brush Sweeper. This easy-to-use sweeper is an environmentally-friendly way to pick up little crumbs and dirt on all surfaces, from your kitchen to the living room. One reviewer has this to say about it, “I have 3 big dogs and 3 big kids. This works well for helping clean up after all of them. Highly recommended.”

The impact that the Bissell Pet Foundation has already had is incredible. They have helped nearly 5,000 animals be adopted through their “Empty the Shelters” events, and saved the lives of over 87,000 animals through their donations to shelters and rescue organizations. And, through their spay and neuter programs, they have spayed or neutered over 37,000 animals. Companies that give back make a real impact on homeless dogs and cats!

You can help the Bissell Pet Foundation help animals simply by purchasing any of the products in their pet product line. If you already have made a purchase, then be sure to visit their website to register it to be sure that money from your purchase is being used. Keeping your home clean has never been so impactful to homeless animals before.

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