Save $1,857/Year
on Supplies*
Become a member to unlock thousands of discounts
on products needed to heal, protect, and adopt healthy pets
We’ve got room for you in our mission-based community saving pet lives and dollars! You’re in excellent company—Shelters United consists of nearly 900+ shelters, rescues and spay/neuter organizations of all sizes, all across the country.
As a collective buying group of animal welfare organizations, Shelters United leverages the group’s buying power to negotiate lower, no haggle pricing, for all members. We need you- and the shelters, rescues and spay/neuter groups you know- to become a member for greater discounts and member benefits.
FREE TO JOIN
NO MINIMUM PURCHASE
NO PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS
Exclusive Member-Only Benefits (more benefits added as we grow together):
- Save money on shelter supplies with nonprofit pricing (savings made possible through our MWI distributor partnership)
- Gain access to discounts, promotions and exclusive special offers on pet products from our vendor partnerships. Items such as parasiticides, dermatology, dental, surgical supplies and more.
- Learn and grow with a like-minded community advancing animal welfare- discounts to professional associations and access to mentors, resources and free content.
4 Easy Steps to Become a Member
- Tell us a little about your organization.
- Check your inbox! You will receive an application based on your org type- independent 501c3 or municipality.
- Complete your application (with support from your Shelter Specialist)
- Once approved, you’re ready to take advantage of exclusive member-only benefits.
Our Shelter Specialists have 60 years combined Experience
supporting animal welfare organizations
Get personalized support from our Shelter Specialists to help you maximize your savings and introduce you to new products.
Mary Beth
Working with animals since 2003
Lives in New York
Tabitha
Working with animals since 2019
Lives in Alabama
FAQ
What is a GPO?
A GPO—or Group Purchasing Organization—is a cooperative buying program that leverages the collective purchasing power of its members to get group discounts from suppliers. Shelters United is the first and only GPO exclusively for nonprofit animal welfare organizations.
Is membership in the program really free?
There is no cost to participate in Shelters United. If you are an animal welfare organization- no matter how large or small- you can join.
What are the requirements of membership?
There is no minimum purchase required and no requirement to purchase specific brands! Most of the brands you purchase are discounted and with the help of our Shelters Specialists, you will be introduced to many products that may have even greater savings.
You will not be asked for a subscription or membership fee. All you need to do is complete the distributor application.
What if I am a member of another program?
MWI carries all major manufacturer lines, so you can combine ordering to one place / one invoice. Shelters United is a great complement to other shelter programs. In fact, some shelter programs extend pricing to MWI. Please check with your manufacturer.
Who is MWI Animal Health?
MWI is a $4B distributor of animal care products, with more than 50K products and 22 distribution facilities around the U.S. delivering next-day service nationwide. They offer an expansive manufacturer network- over 1K manufactures- to provide one-stop shopping for both large and small manufacturer lines.
MWI is committed to helping Shelters United members save money on the products needed to help homeless pets. MWI was so excited by what we are doing that they agreed to give us special shelter pricing that means great savings on many of the products you normally buy.
How did you get my name/email/phone #?
Because we have managed so many shelter programs in the past, it is very likely that you or someone with your group has participated in one of the programs we have been responsible for. Our team has brought you the Zoetis for Shelters program, worked with you on Merck Animal Health, most of the Purina pet welfare programs and many more.