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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
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    • Michelson Prize & Grant in Reproductive Biology
    • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
    • Leap Venture Studio
    • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund
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Better Neighbor Project Marks $1 Million Milestone in Pet Aid for Los Angeles Communities in 2025

Better Neighbor Project Marks $1 Million Milestone in Pet Aid for Los Angeles Communities in 2025

by Michelson Found Animals | Dec 11, 2025 | Better Neighbor Project, News & Events, Pets & Family

Michelson Found Animals celebrates a record year of turning corporate and nonprofit support into community relief LOS ANGELES – Michelson Found Animals Foundation’s (MFA) Better Neighbor Project (BNP) received more than $1 million in donated pet food, supplies, and...
Helping Pet-Owning Renters Keep Their Pets: Free, Easy-to-Use Tools for Animal Welfare Organizations

Helping Pet-Owning Renters Keep Their Pets: Free, Easy-to-Use Tools for Animal Welfare Organizations

by Michelson Found Animals | Sep 11, 2025 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family, Professional

At Michelson Found Animals’ Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative, we know how deeply animal welfare organizations care about keeping people and pets together. But we also understand that diving into housing advocacy and support can feel overwhelming. You’re already...
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Gap: Data, Disparities, and the Path Forward

The Pet-Inclusive Housing Gap: Data, Disparities, and the Path Forward

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

Pets Are Family – But Housing Policies Don’t Always Reflect That For millions of renters across the United States, pets are more than companions; they are family. Yet outdated, restrictive housing policies continue to separate families, fill animal shelters, and...
Together for Los Angeles: How Michelson Found Animals is Supporting Pets and Families in 2025

Together for Los Angeles: How Michelson Found Animals is Supporting Pets and Families in 2025

by Michelson Found Animals | Jul 29, 2025 | Better Neighbor Project, News & Events, Pets & Family, Spay & Neuter

All of us at Michelson Found Animals (MFA) know this is a challenging time for Los Angeles and the communities we serve. Recent events have left many feeling unsettled, and like so many of you, we’re carrying that weight. At MFA, we stand firmly with our fellow...
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...
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

  • Spay & Neuter Initiative
  • 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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