Celebrating 16 years · Est. 2010
Connecting business generosity with organizations that care for animals in need.
United Pet Fund brings corporate donations of food and supplies to the shelters, rescues and advocates caring for animals across the Ohio River Valley and beyond.
$21M
in resources distributed in the past 2 years
300+
shelters, rescues and advocacy groups served
30,000+
animals helped to date
100%
volunteer run
About our organization
A community of giving, built for the groups that get overlooked
Across the Midwest, countless shelters, rescues and individuals struggle to care for their animals. At United Pet Fund, we're dedicated to changing that.
A unique nonprofit, UPF provides vital resources to underserved and independent animal care groups and advocates. We've built a community of giving, connecting those who have goods or services to donate with those who need them most — an effort benefiting more than 30,000 animals to date. Our mission? To help even more.
Celebrating 16 years
"As United Pet Fund celebrates 16 years, I can't help but reflect on the incredible journey we've taken together. What started as a vision to support those who help animals in need has grown into a powerful network of shelters, rescues, and advocates across the Midwest."
"None of this would have been possible without the selfless efforts of our many volunteers and the generous support of our donors. Here's to the next 16 years of making an even greater impact — together."
Get involved
Three ways to make a difference today
Non-profit rescues & shelters: apply
501(c)(3) animal rescues, shelters and advocacy groups can apply for UPF membership for dependable access to food, supplies, seminars and support.
Apply for membershipVolunteer with us
Our entire organization is run 100% by volunteers, many contributing outside their normal 40-hour workweek. Your time, talents and energy are invaluable.
Volunteer opportunitiesDonate goods or funds
We accept product donations from corporations, organizations and individuals in the Ohio River Valley — including items that are mispacked, slightly damaged or over-stocked.
Make a donation
How UPF works
Connecting business generosity to organizations that help animals in need
We facilitate large donations from corporate and business partners, filling a unique role for animal shelters and rescues. Smaller groups often lack the time to build business relationships or the infrastructure to accept truckload donations. Our partners trust that UPF can receive and redistribute product at scale.
Resources flow out through monthly Distribution Days at the UPF Resource Center, and through our partnership with GreaterGood Charities they reach rescues nationwide.
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On the road
Our Mack MD truck keeps resources moving
Our truck is the backbone of the Hartz Mt. / UPF Resource Train — picking up truckload donations from corporate partners and delivering food and supplies to shelters, rescues and advocacy groups across the Ohio River Valley and beyond.
Help keep it rolling
Your donation ensures we're prepared for anything
From renting trucks for donation pickups to covering last-minute needs for a shelter in crisis — large or small, your gift makes a difference.
Donate to UPF