FRHS joins BISSELL Pet Foundation to offer reduced adoption fees
WASHINGTON C.H., OH — 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 May 1-15, 2025. The Fayette Regional Humane Society (FRHS) will participate alongside 380+ shelters across 43 states to help pets find loving homes through reduced adoption fees of $70 or less, generously sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation.
FRHS will participate from May 1 to 15 at their Animal Care and Adoption Center, offering $20 adoptions for cats. Visit www.fayetteregionalhumane.org to view adoptable cats and learn more.
“We are proud to once again partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation for Empty the Shelters,” said Brad Adams, FRHS chief humane agent and outreach director “This event is not only about lowering the cost of adoption—it’s about opening doors for animals who deserve a second chance. Our team is committed to finding loving homes for every cat in our care, and we encourage anyone considering adoption to visit, ask questions, and meet their future companion.”
The Animal Care and Adoption Center is located at 4 Commercial Ave. in Washington C.H. and open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are currently adult cats in the adoption program. Although the cat population changes daily, there is always a selection to choose from and make part of your family. All cats have been spayed or neutered, PRCC vaccinated, rabies vaccinated, dewormed, on monthly flea preventative, and microchipped.
"Every time we host Empty the Shelters, it affirms the importance of this lifesaving program," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "During the two-week event in May, tens of thousands of pets of all kinds, many who've waited far too long, will find the loving homes they deserve. Empty the Shelters has created real momentum around adoption, helping our nation's overcrowded shelters save more lives. We are proud to keep expanding this life-changing effort and grateful to everyone who makes it possible by adopting or donating."
Since its inception in 2016, Empty the Shelters has helped more than 323,000 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.
BISSELL Pet Foundation and FRHS urge families to research 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.fayetteregionalhumane.org.
About the Fayette Regional Humane Society
The Fayette Regional Humane Society is a nonprofit organization committed to championing the
welfare of animals. Our core mission revolves around rescuing animals in distress, offering care
for homeless pets, and advocating for the vital causes of adoption and spay/neuter initiatives.
Operating in Fayette County and the surrounding areas, our services include spay/neuter
procedures, support for community cats, adoption programs, basic medical assistance, and
humane law enforcement efforts. To learn more about The Fayette Regional Humane Society
and vital work, please visit fayetteregionalhumane.org.
About BISSELL Pet Foundation
BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(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 6,000 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.