The BISSELL Blocktail Party® is a fundraising event founded in 2005 by a group of animal advocates to support local, West Michigan animal welfare organizations. The Committee has dedicated many years to animal welfare, and, since 2012, all funds raised will be contributed to the BISSELL Pet Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2011 to assist animal welfare organizations and their efforts to reduce the number of animals in shelters and rescues.