About Us

It All Started with Jethro

“Some time ago I gave a donation to a national animal welfare organization.  I was then overwhelmed with letter after letter describing the plight of homelese, abused and unwanted animals.  I read each and every letter I received.  The more letters I read, the more disturbed and saddened I became.  It was then that I knew I needed to personally get involved to make a difference.  Even though I have rescued a number of dogs that are now a part of my family — we are limited to the amount of animals we can personally care for.  However; as a community, there is no limit to the number of animals that we can help.”

–Eileen Gideon, Founder of Uniting 2 Save Animals

Our History

In 2010, Eileen’s family gave her the gift of an adorable bloodhound puppy for her birthday.  She named him Jethro.  when Jethro had his first vet appointment, Eileen discovered that he had some hereditary issues that indicated that he had likely come from a puppy mill. Jethro, it turned out, like many puppies, had come from a pet store that purchased their puppies from an Amish puppy mill.  This discovery led Eileen to begin researching about puppy mills, breeders, and the overwhelming number of pets in shelters and rescues in need of homes.

This lead her to want to help, and the more she learned the more she realized she needed to become actively involved.  So Eileen founded Uniting 2 Save Animals, a 501(3)c organization dedicated to decreasing the number of unwanted, homeless pets in our area.

Jethro’s Happy Hounds Haven, a division of Uniting 2 Save Animals,  was formed in 2022 in memory of Jethro, to provide a safe haven for dogs who in turn provide a safe haven for our heroes.  The love of a dog can bring miracles to life.  And it all starts by saving one dog.  And then letting that dog save you.

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