United Pet Fund

08/28/2025

UPF showed the extent of it's reach by delivering a Big Mack Truck load of resources to the Fayetteville, TN (Lincoln County) Animal Shelter. Fayetteville has a special place in Dr. Z's heart as it was the location of Fayetteville Animal Clinic where he spent 2 summers getting mixed animal experience prior to and after getting into Vet School in 1979. Dr. Bill Newman was one of the veterinarians then, and is now the Mayor of Lincoln County. The location of the old Fayetteville Animal Clinic is now the present location of the Animal Shelter. Some of Fayetteville's finest came out in support, and also to supervise some of the helpers who got service time for helping to unload the truck. Thanks to all!

08/21/2025

Summer is coming to an end, and we are going to be shaking up the Day of Distribution to end the Summer. UPF Member, check it out and get info on how to register for this mid-week Distribution Event at: https://conta.cc/3JnPBO5

Email from Dry humor....as well as dry dog and cat food available "SHAKING THINGS UP TO END THE SUMMER DISTRIBUTION" THURSDAY, August 28th, 2025 6 PM - 8 PM+ Register for the unique UPF "Shaking thin

08/03/2025

This coming Sunday, August 10th, 2025, from Noon to 2 PM, UPF Members can register for the Dog Days of Summer Distribution. Find out more details and register at: https://conta.cc/46GcTbEst

Email from Beds, Chewy, Orijen/Acana DDF (we hope) and much more "AUGUST DOG DAYS OF SUMMER DISTRIBUTION" SUNDAY, August 10th, 2025 NOON - 2 PM+ Register for the UPF August 'Dog Days of Summer' Distri

07/20/2025

For UPF Members, Chewy Disney Pet Toys and Purina Wet Kitten Food highlight this Mid-Summer Distribution on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. To register and check out the details, go to: https://conta.cc/4kZ6bkA

Email from United Pet Fund Mid-Summer Distribution...Disney Toys and Kitten Wet Food go together "Disney and Kittens for a Mid-Summer Distribution" SUNDAY, JULY 27th, 2025 NOON - 2 PM+ The UPF Resourc

07/16/2025

State joins seven others that allow treatment without in-person exam

07/06/2025

Literally, UPF Members can Chew on this Distribution...Sunday, July 13, 2025, from Noon to 2 pm. See what we have to offer from Church & Dwight (cat litter), and Chewy.com.... pallets of mixed resources, and so much more. Find out all the details by going to: https://conta.cc/3G9z4w4

Email from United Pet Fund Litterally, you can Chewy on this Distribution "Chewy on this Distribution...... Litterally!" SUNDAY, JULY 13th, 2025 NOON - 2 PM+ Resources have been kind of scant recently

07/05/2025

UPF is so fortunate to have a very generous partnership with the Hamilton Community Foundation!

06/16/2025

For UPF Members, food allergies can affect the dogs under your care. Royal Canin donation of hypoallergenic diets can help here. Check out how and register for our next Distribution on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, from Noon to 2 PM by going to: https://conta.cc/4l7aeM0

Email from United Pet Fund Royal Canin steps up to the plate "FOOD ALLERGIES CAN HIT ANY DOG, AND ROYAL CANIN STEPS IN TO HELP- DISTRIBUTION" SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd, 2025 NOON - 2 PM+ All UPF Members may h

06/08/2025

Victory in first Battle for Veterinary Telehealth in Ohio.
On June 4th, 2025, The Ohio Senate passed OH SB 60 (Veterinary Telehealth Bill - sponsored by Senators Wilkin and Huffman with a number of Co-sponsors) unanimously 33-0. Now it goes on to the Ohio House. UPF lobbied for the passage of this bill with a number of other organizations and folk, including the Veterinary Virtual Care Association, ASPCA, Dean Rustin Moore of the The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and many more. This morning I sent a shortened letter to the editor of The Cincinnati Enquirer encouraging that they cover this issue. The newspapers in Lima and Dayton have already written articles about it. The Enquirer limits you to 100 words in your letter to the Editor (although they will allow a few more words in their Forum or Op-Ed sections. ). If you would like to submit something by email, send it to [email protected] and include your name, address (include community), and daytime phone number. You can also submit a written letter by Snail Mail to Letter, Enquirer Editorial Page, 312 Plum Street, Suite 1250, Cincinnati, OH 45202. If we all work together, we can help this important issue pass and add another tool in the toolbox for animal health care.
DR Z for UPF

PS Have also added the un-edited, un-shortened letter that I wanted to send before I took the ax to it.

05/31/2025

🌪️ United Pet Fund Delivers Hope and Help to London, KY! 🌪️

Yesterday, United Pet Fund (UPF) delivered over 5 TONS of vital resources—both animal and human supplies—to support the relief efforts in London, Kentucky. On May 16th, 2025, London and nearby Somerset were devastated by an EF-4 tornado, leaving hundreds of homes and businesses damaged or destroyed, and tragically taking the lives of 19 people in London alone.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of UPF volunteers and our reliable truck, Big Mack, these much-needed supplies are now reaching those affected by this tragedy.

Our dedicated volunteers, Steve and Suzy E., joined the relief mission, generously distributing thousands of dollars in gift cards donated by caring neighbors, friends, and acquaintances from the Middletown, OH community, directly aiding those impacted.

Touring the affected areas, we were deeply moved by the remarkable resilience and strength displayed by the residents of London and Somerset. Equally heartwarming was witnessing the generosity of people throughout the Midwest who have come together in solidarity and support.

We stand committed to assisting communities during challenging times, ensuring that both people and animals receive the support they need to rebuild and recover.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this important mission. Together, we make a difference!

05/26/2025

United Pet Fund is responding to the tornado disaster in SE KY (Somerset and London) by sending resources to the area. This past week, Trish S. and Ashley D. (Adoption First Animal Rescue KY) took UPF-based resources down to the area. We will be assessing the needs and taking our need truck, Big Mack, down to the disaster area this coming Friday with both human and animal resources to help.

05/18/2025

For those UPF Members who are in town for Memorial Day Weekend on a Staycation, we are having a Royal Canin Memorial Day Weekend Distribution on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, from Noon to 2 PM. Plan on getting a number of resources, but primarily Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Dry Dog Food and also Rabbit & Potato. Refill on Chewy.com Mixed Dry dog food pallets, and so much more. Check out all the details, what is available and register before Noon, May 23rd by going to: https://conta.cc/4jVK4vv

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