Sensitive to social distancing efforts, BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) has cancelled its annual Blocktail Party, its biggest fundraiser. This year, BPF is launching the Walktail Walkathon initiative in its place.
With a partner network of 5,000 shelters and rescues in all 50 states, BPF has helped more than 260,000 pets through adoption, spay/neuter, microchipping and emergency support since 2011. IN 2019, more $2 million in grants was given to shelters across the country to support efforts to end pet homelessness.
Source: Bissell Pet Foundation, April 21, 2020. Link.
You can walk as an individual to raise funds, or you can form a team with friends, family, colleagues, businesses, clubs…the pawsibilities are endless! Walktail participants can also choose their distance goal; BPF is suggesting 10 miles over the course of the three days.
INSIGHTS: Retailers and veterinary clinics still have time to promote and support this initiative. It will make for a fun family activity while benefiting pet adoption efforts.