United Pet Fund

Description

In May 2015 UPF will be celebrating it's 15th year in existence. UPF’s primary function is to collect resources (via business partners donations and generosity), process, store and then distribute resources such as pet food, puppy pads, cat litter, and a myriad of essential pet supplies to our shelter and rescue members. We do this through our Distribution Days at the UPF Resource Center. With an all-volunteer work force, in 2024, we were able to process over 1000 tons of valuable resources with the value of over $11 million. During these Distribution Days, the UPF Community comes together to share the resources that we have gathered by fostering key partnerships with business leaders and animal lovers in the Ohio Valley region and around the country. With our partnership with Greater Good, Hartz Mt., Church & Dwight, Tractor Supply, and other business partners, these resources can also reach animal rescues and shelters across the country.

By being able to facilitate large donations from corporate/business partners, UPF fills an important and unique role for animal shelters and rescues. Many of the smaller rescues, shelters and advocacy groups do not have the time to develop relationships with the businesses in their area. They do not have the infrastructure to accept larger donations from larger suppliers and distributors. Our corporate partners feel comfortable that UPF has the necessary infrastructure to accept truckloads of products and then process and distribute those products to those that help animals in need.