Norman’s “foster mom,” Tara Driscoll, selected 4 Paws For Ability to be the recipient of the $10,000 grand prize donation. 4 Paws For Ability is a local service dog program, and the prize was intended to offset the cost of a seizure dog to assist two special needs children in Tara’s community. The two boys, ages six and eight, have been in need of a seizure dog for several years but the $14,000 price tag has hindered their family from obtaining one. To help the boys, BISSELL donated an extra $4,000 on top of the $10,000 grand prize, which covers the full cost of the seizure dog. Tara, the boys and their mother were surprised when BISSELL unveiled the extra donation, and everyone is looking forward to the fall when the boys will receive their special helper.
That afternoon, BISSELL’s new star shined under the lights at a photo shoot for the Pet Hair Eraser Upright Vacuum. Norman will be featured on the packaging, another perk of winning the contest. However, Norman wasn’t the only top dog. This year the contest was expanded and more prizes were given away.
Kiely, a Border Collie mix, won second place spot and will be featured on BISSELL’s Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum. Kiely’s prize of $5,000 was donated to Glen Highland Farm, a Border Collie rescue facility.
Third place was awarded to Baloo whose $1,000 prize will assist the Suncoast Humane Society, a nonprofit which reduces a number of homeless animals.
Baily, an English Shepherd taking fourth place, donated his $1,000 prize to the National English Shepherd Rescue, the same organization from which he was adopted.
Last but not least, Gabby, a domestic long-haired cat, came in fifth place and will put her $1,000 prize toward PetFix Northeast Ohio, an organization dedicated to ending pet overpopulation.
Check out the winning photos and more information on the winners or become a fan of BISSELL on Facebook.
–BISSELL Clean Team
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BISSELL supports pet charities across the country and regularly contributes to Wag Reflex.
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