a far out party with a purpose
 
2021 was a year to remember for BISSELL Blocktail. Each year, BISSELL Blocktail Party offers a chance for dogs and their people to party with a purpose at the East Grand Rapids High School track. With the safety of our attendees weighing heavy on our hearts and minds, we made the tough decision to cancel our one-of-a-kind celebration. However, the BISSELL Blocktail Sponsor Party remained.

On June 7, 2021, Blocktail sponsors made miracles happen at the BISSELL Blocktail Sponsor Party, making it our best fundraising event to date. Sponsors and their guests gathered to groove and giveback at the BISSELL Corporate Hangar, raising critical lifesaving funds for pets in shelters and rescues in BPF’s own backyard and across the country. The record-setting proceeds are already helping reduce the number of homeless pets through grants assisting adoption, spay/neuter programs, vaccinations, microchipping, and emergency support.

This year, partygoers enjoyed dinner from award-winning restaurants and grooved to an amazing live performance by the legendary Jefferson Starship. In addition, sponsors had early access to the Blocktail Silent Auction, with several of the most sought-after items closing quickly with “Buy It Now” bids. The auction opened to the public the following day, giving all BPF’s supporters access to one-of-a-kind items and experiences and providing more chances to support pets in need.

The 2021 BISSELL Blocktail Party Blockstar, The Pickle, was featured prominently on the party’s signature IPA (I Prefer Adoption) beer. The 8-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix brought attention to homeless pets the party supports. Rescued in 2017 after being found outside a local consignment shop by his new owner, Pickle overcame significant health issues and highlights how fate and unconditional love play a role in animal welfare.

The BISSELL Blocktail Party committee extends gratitude to the volunteers, sponsors and donors who made the 2021 event so successful. We are looking forward to partying with you again in 2022. Save the date: The 17th BISSELL Block Party Celebrations on June 6 and 7, 2022.

 
201915721_4001680563212375_6373807480488022983_n
201874308_4001679403212491_7515492929928022975_n
201554047_4001679829879115_6311523959818930298_n
202402271_4001677533212678_475537839515750889_n
201111514_4001677913212640_7052857961401803384_n
201305110_4001680416545723_6980416065480149055_n
202678647_4001677946545970_545977012965626421_n
202519251_4001679679879130_177254842059623206_n
201973324_4001680953212336_2788700227086372893_n
201525617_4001678816545883_7731474208192550100_n
202062446_4001679946545770_5761312153954153220_n
201540900_4001679136545851_2314050450249235191_n
201736123_4001677709879327_1194367868126875088_n
201537029_4001679346545830_2825253426848172489_n
200442620_4001680479879050_6298152236998615939_n
197518308_4001680066545758_4874103867007649575_n
131621160_4001679486545816_3254155955532940770_n

thank you to our 2021 sponsors!

Our 2021 Blocktail Sponsors

Somebody to Love
Joe & Mariana Parke, Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC

Find Your Way Back
Fox Subaru


Count on Me
Service Express Inc.
Mimi Cummings

Ride the Tiger
Blue Flame Thinking
Crown Real Estate Partners
Heather and Michael Garbaty
Mike & Marilyn Best


With Your Love
Grand Valley State University

Keep up with the pack!