Hello,
My name is Benjamin Akhtary, and I’d like to introduce myself and share the inspiration behind United Pet Club. Having grown up surrounded by animals — including dogs, cats, falcons, hamsters, snakes, turtles, ducks, sheep, goats, and chickens — I developed a deep appreciation for animals early in life. Before moving to Canada, I was fascinated with business optimization and worked closely with manufacturers to improve their processes. Later, I pursued computer science at the University of British Columbia and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
For nearly twelve years, I was distanced from working with animals until I could finally afford the time and resources for my first dog in Canada. My dog quickly became my companion on daily hikes and adventures, inspiring me to delve into the animal health industry. As I explored, I noticed a significant gap in unbiased resources, often due to funding sources within the sector. Analyzing these issues, I began to identify patterns in regulations and recommendations that, while well-intentioned, may unintentionally harm animals in the long run.
United Pet Club’s mission is to create a unified platform for collecting comprehensive animal data to advance research, improve recall processes, and identify beneficial or harmful patterns in areas such as food, medicine, behavior, and breeding practices. By gathering data across geographies and demographics, we can support researchers who otherwise would spend years building a dataset limited by local factors. Our goal is to help these researchers make meaningful contributions to animal welfare.
Additionally, United Pet Club seeks to connect all those involved in an animal’s life — from breeders, veterinarians, and trainers to owners and other professionals. As a breeder myself, I’ve always been curious about how I could enhance my dogs' lives by preventing allergies, ensuring a healthier life, and supporting better breeding practices. I believe that by linking these critical touchpoints, we can make a positive impact on countless animals’ lives.
To achieve our mission, we’re launching a series of services for pet owners and professionals, hosted securely and globally on Microsoft’s infrastructure. These services support our data collection goals while enhancing animal care and welfare.
I am incredibly grateful for everyone who joins us on this journey, contributing data, donations, and insights to drive our vision forward.
Thank you,
Benjamin Akhtary
CEO, United Pet Club Inc.
At United Pet Club, our vision is to enhance the welfare of animals by fostering a collaborative community of pet owners and pet professionals. We aim to gather comprehensive animal health and behavior information to drive impactful research, aiding in the diagnosis and prevention of diseases. By connecting pet owners with experts and utilizing advanced software and services, we strive to extend and enrich the lives of pets. Our secondary objective is to provide affordable essential pet products, including wheelchairs, heart Holter monitoring devices, pet recovery tags, passports, and microchips. Additionally, we offer programs such as Canine Good Companion, which encourages responsible pet ownership. Our commitment to continuous improvement is fueled by your valuable feedback, ensuring our system evolves to meet the ever-changing needs of the pet community. Together, we can create a future where every pet enjoys a longer, healthier, and happier life.