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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
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    • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
    • Leap Venture Studio
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Join Michelson Institute for Pet Professions’ Growth in Grooming Career Fair!

Join Michelson Institute for Pet Professions’ Growth in Grooming Career Fair!

by Michelson Found Animals | Aug 3, 2023 | News & Events, Professional

When: Monday, September 18, 2023,  11am -1pm  1-hour career session with Jess Johnson (Chief Academy Officer, West Coast Grooming Academy) & Marco Lalau (Grooming Entrepreneur) 1-hour employer mingling/career fair  Where: Hosted at Groomers Pro 3437...
Meet Moggie. The Ultimate Health and Well-being Companion for Our Feline Friends

Meet Moggie. The Ultimate Health and Well-being Companion for Our Feline Friends

by Michelson Found Animals | Aug 2, 2023 | Health, News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional

Contrary to the innovation and resources directed toward dog care in recent years, the cat space, while growing, has been heavily underserved. At the same time, we’ve seen the increasing need from cat parents looking for solutions to better understand their...
What the Vet Shortage Teaches us About the Future of Pet Care- By Brett Yates, CEO, Michelson Found Animals

What the Vet Shortage Teaches us About the Future of Pet Care- By Brett Yates, CEO, Michelson Found Animals

by Michelson Found Animals | Aug 1, 2023 | News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional

By Brett Yates, CEO Michelson Found Animals Article originally published on August 1, 2023, by Veterinary Practice News One of the starkest issues facing the U.S. pet care industry today is a shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. In fact, by...
Leaping Towards the Future of Pet Care: Join the Exciting Accelerator Program Today!

Leaping Towards the Future of Pet Care: Join the Exciting Accelerator Program Today!

by Michelson Found Animals | Jul 25, 2023 | News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional

Are you passionate about revolutionizing the pet care industry and creating innovative solutions for our beloved furry companions? If so, brace yourselves for an exceptional opportunity that could change the trajectory of your startup forever. Leap’s annual studio...
Downtown Dog Rescue Opens Clancy’s Closet: Affordable Pet Supply Shop in South Gate that Gives Back to Pets in Need

Downtown Dog Rescue Opens Clancy’s Closet: Affordable Pet Supply Shop in South Gate that Gives Back to Pets in Need

by Michelson Found Animals | Jul 17, 2023 | Fun, News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional

South Gate, CA – Downtown Dog Rescue has opened a new storefront and Pet Support Space called Clancy’s Closet, a program made possible in part to a generous grant from Michelson Found Animals Foundation. Clancy’s Closet is located in the heart of South Gate, CA,...
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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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