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We wish we could help every pet and every family — but our mission is to be a community resource provider to animal rescues, shelters & advocacy groups, not individual pets.

That means we can’t cover personal vet or surgery bills, give food or supplies directly to individuals, or rehome animals. Your local shelter or rescue may be able to help — and many of them get their resources from us.

Warehouse & product partners

We make it EASY for you to help thousands of animals in need across the Midwest

United Pet Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects businesses with shelters, rescues and advocacy groups throughout Ohio and the Midwest. Instead of letting surplus, returned or outdated pet and cleaning supplies end up in landfills, we put them to use saving animals and helping the organizations that care for them.

Why partner with UPF

Six reasons businesses give through UPF

Maximize your impact

Help 10,000+ animals a year through shelters, rescues and advocacy groups.

Sustainability

Reduce waste by keeping useful items in circulation instead of sending them to a landfill.

Tax benefits

All donations are tax-deductible based on Fair Market Value (FMV).

Corporate goodwill

Your support shows real, measurable community impact.

We handle the logistics

Our team schedules and pays for pickup of donated resources.

Less landfill waste

UPF puts unsellable, expired or discontinued items to good use.

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What we look for

What our member & partner organizations need

From a single case to a full pallet — new, returned, short-dated or discontinued product all put to work.

Food & Animal Supplies

  • Dog and cat food
  • Dog and cat treats
  • Pill pockets
  • Peanut butter
  • Puppy and kitten formula
  • Collars and leashes
  • Food bowls
  • Puppy pads
  • Cat litter and litter boxes
  • Dog and cat beds

Cleaning Solutions

  • Bleach
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Laundry and dish detergent
  • Towels, tissues, toilet paper
  • Brooms, mops, squeegees
  • Hand soap & sanitizer
  • Garbage bags
  • Dryer sheets

Equipment & Miscellaneous

  • Kennels and crates
  • Grooming tools
  • Wheeled carts and dollies
  • Disposable feeding trays
  • Scrubs, aprons
  • Toys
  • Lint rollers
  • Mini refrigerators

Let's talk

Dr. Zeke Zekoff, DVM ("Dr. Z") — President and Founder

Please leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and a short statement of your concerns or questions.

IRS 501(c)(3) Number: 27-2582105

United Pet Fund
11336 Tamarco Drive
Blue Ash, OH 45242