Our friends at Pet Unity Project are miracle workers for keeping people and pets together. Thanks to their tireless work, Prince George’s County, Maryland’s almost 30-year-ban on pit bull-type dogs was repealed at the end of last year. That huge step saved lives and helped remove barriers, but like anywhere, many PG County families and their pets still struggle with financial, medical, and behavior challenges. The incredible publicity Pet Unity got with the repeal — as well as the fact that pittie owners in the county are more comfortable asking for help now — has only increased the number of requests they get. We are thrilled to be supporting them with a large grant for community pets this year.

That included gorgeous soul Zeus, who unfortunately passed away due to kidney disease. PG PUP supported his family every step of the way to keep him comfortable and honor his memory. We are honored some of our funding helped with his initial diagnostic care and special kidney diet.

Pet Unity Project now has a Zeus Memorial Fund specifically to help families with palliative and end of life care for their beloved pets — because every human and animal family member deserves comfort and dignity.