BISSELL Pet Foundation Brings Holiday Hope to Shelter Pets Across the Country

Linton, Ind. — BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is bringing hope to the nation’s shelter pets this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event Dec. 1 – 11. BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per cat or dog during each nationwide event. This event will be hosted in more than 275 shelters in 43 states, including the Greene County Humane Society.

• Greene County Humane Society will participate December 1-11, 2022, at their 1026 N 1375 W, Linton, IN location, offering reduced adoption fees of Adult Dogs - $50, Adult Cats - $0, Kittens - $25
• Adoption fees for certain animals may vary depending on individual circumstances for each animal.
• The Greene County Humane Society is open Monday - Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM and until 7 PM on Fridays.
• Each adoptable animal will be spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped with lifetime registration and ready to give unconditional love!
• All interested adopters can see available animals and apply online at GreeneCountyHumaneSociety.org.
• Adopters are encouraged to apply in advance and receive application approval before arriving at the shelter as all applicants are required to be approved prior to adopting.
• The event will overlap with the humane society's Claus & Paws event that is taking place on Saturday, December 3rd from 3-5 PM. The event will include free photos with Santa for both human children and fur children. The event will also include cookies & hot chocolate as well as a story time with Santa.

"BISSELL Pet Foundation is in constant communication with our shelter partners across the country and they are struggling with unprecedented increases in owner surrenders and longer stays for pets," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "With so many great pets waiting in shelters, our ‘Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope’ event is the perfect opportunity to save a life through adoption and create space to give another homeless pet a chance. If you can’t adopt, please consider fostering.”

The Greene County Humane Society has participated in several of these events in the past and it is always a great way to help get pets into forever homes. The Greene County Humane Society is open from 11AM-4PM Monday to Saturday and until 7PM on Fridays. All adoptions require an approved application so applying in advance is recommended.

Greene County Humane Society President Kegan Inman says "these events have been a wonderful thing for our shelter to be involved with. We participated in our first event in 2020 during the pandemic and it was a great way to get adoptions kicked back off. We have lately been overrun and running nearly at capacity for the past several months so I am really hoping that this event will open some kennels in the shelter to be able to help more animals."

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” event is the largest funded adoption event in the country. This lifesaving event began in 2016 with a goal of encouraging more families to choose adoption. Nearly 160,000 pets have found loving homes since its inception. “Empty the Shelters” is BISSELL Pet Foundation’s largest program, partnering with 560 animal welfare organizations in 47 states and Canada to reduce adoption fees. Pet adoption is a lifetime commitment, and not just for the holidays.

BISSELL Pet Foundation and the Greene 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 and www.GreeneCountyHumaneSociety.org.

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, vaccinations, microchipping and emergency support. 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 more than 5,600 shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada to help pets find loving homes. The foundation is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Inc. where every purchase saves pets. To learn more, visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org.

About Greene County Humane Society:
The Greene County Humane Society, located in Greene County, Indiana is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization. The Greene County Humane Society is dedicated to re-homing every animal possible.