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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
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  • 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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BestyBnB: Keeping Pets and People Safe, Together

BestyBnB: Keeping Pets and People Safe, Together

by Michelson Found Animals | Jul 29, 2024 | Health, News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional

At Michelson Found Animals, we believe every animal deserves a safe and loving home. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible for families facing difficult situations. That’s where incredible organizations like BestyBnB step in, offering a heartwarming...
From Student to Entrepreneur: Lauren Turns Passion into Pawsome Success!

From Student to Entrepreneur: Lauren Turns Passion into Pawsome Success!

by Michelson Found Animals | Jul 19, 2024 | News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional

Remember Lauren Turner? In 2022, we met this inspiring student at the Michelson Institute for Pet Professions (MIPP), a program that empowers individuals to launch careers in dog grooming through subsidized tuition provided by MFA. Fast forward to 2024, and...
Watch the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards 

Watch the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards 

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 14, 2024 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family, Professional

A huge round of applause to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards – an event dedicated to celebrating the incredible organizations championing pet-inclusive housing! At Michelson Found Animals, we believe that people and pets...
Leap Venture Studio Cohort 8 Demo Day – Watch Now!

Leap Venture Studio Cohort 8 Demo Day – Watch Now!

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 13, 2024 | News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional

The Leap Venture Studio & Academy is the first startup-centric program built to springboard innovation in the growing pet ecosystem. In addition to the six companies selected for the Leap portfolio, a seventh “impact company” was also included in this year’s Leap...
Dr. Gary K. Michelson Praises City of Los Angeles’s Investment in LA Animal Services to Address Animal Shelter Overcrowding Crisis

Dr. Gary K. Michelson Praises City of Los Angeles’s Investment in LA Animal Services to Address Animal Shelter Overcrowding Crisis

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 6, 2024 | Health, News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional

$4.1 Million for Los Angeles Animal Services will Save Taxpayer Dollars and Animal Lives LOS ANGELES (June 5, 2024)—In a major victory for animal wellbeing in Los Angeles, the 2024-2025 city budget allocates an additional $4.1 million to Los Angeles Animal Services...
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

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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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