Empowering All Those Who Help Animals In Need.

Celebrating 15 Years

As United Pet Fund celebrates 15 years on May 5th, 2025, 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. A heartfelt thank you to every person who has given their time, resources, and heart to this mission.

Here’s to the next 15 years of making an even greater impact—together.

Dr. Zeke Zekoff, President & Founder

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Organization

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.

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In the past 2 years alone, UPF has distributed $21 million in valuable resources to over 300 animal shelters, rescues and advocacy groups across the Midwest and South.

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Become a Member

For small or private rescues and care groups, joining UPF as a member provides dependable access to a structured, established support system – including critical assistance with everything from food and fundraisers to seminars and supplies.

Volunteer

At UPF, our entire organization is run 100% by volunteers – many of whom contribute efforts outside of their normal 40-hour workweek. It is only with their support that we are able to accomplish our numerous goals and successfully orchestrate our events.

Corporate Sponsors

Help shelter and rescue animals in need by donating to UPF. We accept product donations from corporations, organizations and individuals in the Ohio River Valley, including items that are mispacked, slightly damaged, or over-stocked.