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To Michelson Found Animals, philanthropy is an opportunity to focus funds, resources, and business acumen towards giant, solvable problems. It’s through the programs below that we champion pets in our world.
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Strategic Initiatives

  • Spay and Neuter Initiative
  • Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
  • Better Neighbor Project

Philanthropic Investments

  • Michelson Prize & Grant in Reproductive Biology
  • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
  • Leap Venture Studio
  • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund
  • Strategic Initiatives
    • Spay and Neuter Initiative
    • Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Better Neighbor Project
  • Philanthropic Investments
    • Michelson Prize & Grant in Reproductive Biology
    • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
    • Leap Venture Studio
    • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund
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Your Pet, Your Home: A Renter’s Guide to Thriving with Pets in Rental Housing

Your Pet, Your Home: A Renter’s Guide to Thriving with Pets in Rental Housing

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 30, 2025 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family

For pet-owning renters, navigating the rental market can feel like running an obstacle course – especially when pet policies, fees, and stigma get in the way. But you don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re looking to bring a furry friend into your apartment...
June Is Adopt a Cat Month – Celebrate with MFA and the Little Lion Foundation!

June Is Adopt a Cat Month – Celebrate with MFA and the Little Lion Foundation!

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 26, 2025 | Health, News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional, Spay & Neuter

At Michelson Found Animals (MFA), June is one of our favorite months of the year, it’s Adopt a Cat Month, a time to celebrate our feline friends and shine a light on the organizations working tirelessly to give them the love, care, and forever homes they...
Keep Pets Safe This Fourth of July: Tips, Resources, and the Importance of Microchipping

Keep Pets Safe This Fourth of July: Tips, Resources, and the Importance of Microchipping

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 18, 2025 | News & Events, Pets & Family, Safety

  While many of us look forward to the festivities and fun of the Fourth of July, it’s important to remember that this holiday can be a scary time for our pets. In fact, more pets go missing around the Fourth of July than at any other time of the year, and many...
The 2025 Pets and Housing Awards – Watch the Full Show Now!

The 2025 Pets and Housing Awards – Watch the Full Show Now!

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 4, 2025 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family, Professional

The 2025 Pets and Housing Awards – Watch the Full Show Now! A huge round of applause to everyone who attended the 2025 Pets and Housing Awards, an event dedicated to celebrating the incredible organizations championing pet-inclusive housing! At Michelson Found...
Celebrating Cohort 9: Leap Venture Studio Demo Day & Portfolio Summit Recap

Celebrating Cohort 9: Leap Venture Studio Demo Day & Portfolio Summit Recap

by Michelson Found Animals | May 19, 2025 | News & Events, Professional

Last week, our Leap Venture Studio team gathered in London for an incredible milestone: the conclusion of our 9th accelerator program and an inspiring Portfolio Summit that brought together founders, investors, and pet care innovators from across the globe. This...
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

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  • Better Neighbor Project
  • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative

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  • Michelson Prize & Grants in Reproductive Biology
  • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
  • Leap Venture Studio
  • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund

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