The BISSELL Pet Foundation has some advice for pet owners whose dogs become frightened when fireworks are going off.

Adoption fees are being waived for nearly two weeks at Detroit Animal Care as part of an “Empty the Shelters” program.

Do you have room in your home and your heart for a new pet? The BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting an emergency “Empty the Shelters” adoption event at Detroit Animal Care and Control.

One of those people is Cathy Bissell who established the Bissell Pet Foundation. READ: Detroit Dog Rescue works to help pets outside in the cold, offers owners supportSixteen rescue partners traveled from around the country to bring donated food, blankets and cleaning supplies. Despite that, the number of abandoned pets is still high. One of the big reasons pets are abandoned is that many people don’t realize what a commitment it is to have a pet. AdCathy Bissell said her mission is to, “End pet homelessness and find a loving home for every pet.”If you’d like to learn more about her work and the Bissell Pet Foundation, check out the link below:Click here to learn more about the Bissell Pet Foundation.

DETROIT – BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is working with 160 shelter partners in 33 states to reduce adoption fees and find forever homes for pets during an Empty the Shelters event. The event will run from Oct. 1 through Oct. 4. During the event, BPF sponsors adoption fees so adopters pay $25 or less. “By sponsoring adoption fees during ETS, we make it a win-win for everyone involved.”All the pets included in the Empty the Shelters event will be microchipped and spayed/neutered. BPF will also honor foster-to-adopt cases that begin Oct. 1-4 and are finalized up to one week after the event.