Members saved $2,100
on supplies in 2021*
on products needed to heal, protect, and adopt out 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 1800+ 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
Benefits to Membership
- Discounted product pricing through our group distributor, MWI Animal Health
- Exclusive pet manufacturer discounts and special offers from our partners
- Alerts to new savings opportunities from your dedicated Member Consultant
Many Ways to Save
Get the most out of membership with distributor and manufacturer discounts
Large veterinary distributor
1000’s of discount products
Same or next day shipping
5% off through MWI
Clean & disinfect pathogens
Peace of mind in one step
15% off most products
Quarterly special offers
Win $2,500 grant monthly
50% off new membership
25% membership renewal
Win free conference passes
Compounded medications for veterinary clinics
50% off first prescription
Fast turnaround time
We are proud to be partnered with Petfinder.
How much will your organization save?
Share 5 products you normally buy and we’ll see if you can get it cheaper with our pricing and discounts! If the savings make sense, we’ll talk about how easy it is to join and start saving.
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Questions?
Ask our Shelter Specialists!
so you can begin saving the maximum amount of money as quickly as possible.
Mary Beth
Working with animals since 2003
Lives in New York
Erika
Working with animals since 2012
Lives in Oklahoma
Jules
Working with animals since 2008
Lives in Florida
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.
*This is an estimated annual savings based on the average savings per member in 2021. Actual savings may increase as members and discounts grow or decrease based on your annual intakes and dollars spent through your MWI distributor account.