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About Michelson Found Animals
Michelson Found Animals was founded in 2005 with a mission of saving pets and enriching lives. With more than $100 million committed to animal welfare, MFA seeks to reduce shelter euthanasia in Los Angeles and across the country.
It operates a range of initiatives, including providing grants and fostering partnerships that put resources in the hands of communities in need, carrying out research that promotes pet-inclusive housing policies, and more. In the 16 years since its launch, MFA has helped more than 8 million pets and their families.
What's Happening Today
MFA has provided nearly
$14 million
in grants for surrender.
300,000
pets have been reunited
with their owners by the Found
Animals Registry (from 2005-2021)
with their owners by the Found
Animals Registry (from 2005-2021)
MFA has provided nearly
17,000
pet adoptions at the Found Animals
Adopt & Shop locations (from 2010-2021)
Adopt & Shop locations (from 2010-2021)
$10 million
raised through the Saving
Pets Challenge (from 2014-2022)
Pets Challenge (from 2014-2022)
In 2024, our grants program provided
$1+ million
in grants for spay/neuter and surrender
protection
protection
Since 2020, the Better Neighbor Project has served over
100,000
pets.
Since 2021, the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
has researched, tracked, and measured pet-
friendliness and pet-inclusivity via 220,000+ rental properties across the U.S.
has researched, tracked, and measured pet-
friendliness and pet-inclusivity via 220,000+ rental properties across the U.S.
Since 2008, 43 scientific research
projects representing a $19 million+ commitment have been funded by the Michelson Prize & Grants program.
projects representing a $19 million+ commitment have been funded by the Michelson Prize & Grants program.
Since 2005, MFA has helped
1+ million
pets and their families.
News & Media Coverage
January 16, 2025
Supporting Families After LA’s Wildfires: 4 Ways Rental Property Owners Can Do Now to Help
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May 31, 2024
Why California’s housing crisis has serious consequences for pets as well as people
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June 3, 2021
Margaret Cho Says Her Pets 'Rescued' Her: They 'Taught Me About Unconditional Love'
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For press inquiries
Contact media@foundanimals.org.
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As we celebrate the Fourth of July and recognize National #LostPetPrevention Month, take a few simple steps to help keep your furry family members safe:
✔Make sure your pet has visible ID tags.
✔Register your pet`s microchip.
✔Keep pets on a leash or in a secure harness whenever they`re outside.
✔Try a calming aid. If your pet struggles with anxiety, talk to your veterinarian about options that may help.
✔Create a safe, quiet space indoors where your pet can relax away from the noise.
✔Exercise your pet earlier in the day to help them rest more easily during the evening festivities.
A little preparation can go a long way in keeping pets safe and with the families who love them. ❤️
#FourthOfJuly #LostPetPreventionMonth #PetSafety #AnimalWelfare
This week at Los Angeles City Hall, we joined Councilmember Bob Blumenfield (@bobblumenfield), CAMP (@campclinics), Animal Balance (@animalbalance), CATS at the Studios (@catsatthestudios), and our community partners to announce a groundbreaking $1.3 million public-private partnership to expand affordable veterinary care and spay/neuter services across Council District 3 and the San Fernando Valley. The partnership combines an $800,000 grant from Councilmember Blumenfield with a $500,000 commitment from Michelson Found Animals through the Robert & Erika Brunson Spay/Neuter Fund, which honors Erika Brunson’s decades-long commitment to expanding spay and neuter access.
This partnership will:
🐾 Expand spay/neuter access
🐾 Fund large-dog and cat clinics
🐾 Launch a dedicated CAMP mobile clinic for CD3
Together, we`re investing in solutions that address the root causes of shelter overcrowding by increasing access to affordable care before pets enter the shelter system.
🐾 It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek!
To our amazing volunteers: thank you for showing up with compassion, dedication, and heart. You make it possible for people and pets to stay together, and your impact is felt every single day. We truly couldn’t do this without you.
This week, we’re highlighting one of our incredible volunteer partners: @factfamily_nonprofit (Family, Adult, & Child Therapies). FACT provides evidence-based services to people of all ages living with developmental disabilities or behavioral health conditions, helping foster inclusion, choice, and community participation. 🎥 Watch the video at the link in our bio to learn more.
Now is the time to submit nominations for the 2026 Pets and Housing Awards! These awards honor the trailblazers, innovators, and community champions who are making housing more welcoming for pets and their people. We want to celebrate the outstanding efforts of leaders who are redefining what it means to welcome pets.
Submit your nomination and create recognition for strides in pet-inclusivity. Winners will be announced virtually, making it easy to celebrate together.
Learn more and submit your nomination here: https://www.petsandhousing.org/pets-and-housing-awards/
