Pondery, ID, Sept 23, 2025: BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is once again prompting a nationwide call for adoption through its Empty the Shelters event, running October 1-15, 2025. Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) will participate alongside 300+ shelters across 38 states to help pets find loving homes through waived adoption fees, generously sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation.
“Shelters continue to struggle in 2025, with more pets entering than leaving. But together, we have the power to change the story,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “Our National Empty the Shelters events bring attention to the pets of every breed, size and type waiting in shelters across the country. Each adoption gives a pet a second chance, eases the burden on shelters, and inspires more people to get involved. When you adopt, you become part of a lifesaving movement.”
“We love participating in this event with BISSELL Pet Foundation and we consistently experience an uptick in adoptions during the event,” said BTAA Executive Director, Mandy Evans. “Adoption fees can often be a barrier to adopting a new pet, making the Empty the Shelters event a win-win for our local dogs and cats and the families looking to provide them new homes.”
Since its inception in 2016, Empty the Shelters has helped more than 360,000 pets find loving homes and is now the largest funded adoption event in the country. The program partners with more than 815 animal welfare organizations across 49 states and Canada.
Currently, BTAA has over 90 animals in care and people interested in learning more about the dogs and cats available for adoption, including their unique personalities, can visit the pet profiles online at: https://
BTAA’s Animal Care Center is open for in-person meetings between 12pm – 6:00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:00pm – 4:30pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays. BTAA is closed on Sundays.
