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Boehringer Ingelheim has entered into a strategic collaboration with Shelters United, a group purchasing organization supporting animal welfare groups. The shared aim of this collaboration is to improve the health and welfare of shelter dogs and cats by providing more than 2,800 member organizations access to high-quality pet vaccines by Boehringer Ingelheim including the PUREVAX® range for cats, RECOMBITEK® range for dogs, as well as the company’s IMRAB® rabies vaccines.
There are around 14,000 animal welfare organizations throughout the United States1. Animal shelters and rescue organizations often rely on donations and volunteer work to carry out their important missions. When every cent counts, high quality veterinary medicines can be out of financial reach. However, preventive care is as important for them as for any other pet, if not more.
“In 2024, around 5.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues across the nation. Many shelters are spread thin due to declining adoption rates and longer stays2,” shares Mal Schwartz, Founder of Shelters United. “Our collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim will enable our members to better access vital veterinary and preventive care, helping them serve their missions more effectively.”
Animals awaiting adoption often live in close quarters with other animals and can be at an increased risk of infectious disease. To further compound the issue, new arrivals may be entirely unvaccinated, making prompt immunization against the most common infectious diseases a priority—to protect the animal in question and all others in the shelter3. This helps safeguard cats and dogs before they find their forever homes while also setting them up for a healthier life with their future families. That is why the collaboration between Boehringer and Shelters United makes such a positive difference.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Shelters United and help animal welfare organizations prevent life-threatening infectious diseases in cats and dogs through our legacy of vaccine excellence,” comments Daniel Watkins, Head of the U.S. Pet Business at Boehringer Ingelheim. Shelters United members can purchase Boehringer vaccines starting in January 2026.
Sources:
1 https://www.petradar.org/en/articles/us-animal-shelter-facts-statistics (last accessed October 10th, 2025)
2 https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/explore-the-data/statistics-2024 (last accessed October 10th, 2025)
3 https://www.dvm360.com/view/infectious-disease-control-shelter-environment-proceedings-0 (last accessed October 9th, 2025)
Shelters United is a 2,800+ strong cooperative buying program exclusively for nonprofit animal welfare organizations. Shelters and rescues save thousands of dollars per year as members by purchasing the items they use in their day-to-day operations. In 2024, members saved $9M on their purchases. Shelters United also launched new programs to grow its comprehensive offering of products and services to shelters, rescues, and new pet adopters.
With free membership, organizations gain access to four programs:
Boehringer Ingelheim provides innovation for preventing and treating diseases in animals. The company offers a wide range of vaccines, parasite-control products, and medicines for pets, horses, and livestock to veterinarians, animal owners, farmers, and governments. As a leader in animal health, Boehringer Ingelheim values that the health of humans and animals is deeply connected and strives to make a difference for people, animals, and society. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/animal-health
Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us.
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