Celebrating World Spay Day: Launching Our Spay & Neuter Initiatives Resource Center

On February 25, we proudly join the global community in celebrating World Spay Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent overpopulation and promote their health and well-being. This year, Michelson Found Animals (MFA) is excited to mark the occasion by launching our new Spay & Neuter Initiatives Resource Center, a comprehensive hub designed to connect pet families, animal welfare organizations, and communities with vital resources and information.

Explore Our Spay & Neuter Resource Center

Our resource center is your go-to destination for all things spay and neuter, featuring these dedicated pages:

1. Spay & Neuter Hub
   Discover our overarching mission and initiatives to make spay and neuter services more accessible across the country. Learn about our impact and how we’re addressing pet overpopulation on a large scale.
2. Spay & Neuter for LA
   Focused on Los Angeles, this page highlights free and low-cost services for local pet families. By providing direct support to clinics and shelters, we aim to assist the city’s most vulnerable animals and their families.
3. Spay & Neuter TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
   Learn about our support for TNR programs, which humanely reduce feral cat populations while improving the lives of community cats.
4. Robert & Erika Brunson Fund
   Discover how the Brunson Fund empowers spay and neuter efforts nationwide, providing grants to organizations that make affordable services possible.
5. Spay & Neuter FAQs
   Get answers to common questions about spaying and neutering, including the benefits for your pets, the procedure process, and more.

A Legacy of Impact

For over 15 years, MFA has been dedicated to tackling pet overpopulation. We’ve contributed more than $10 million in grants to spay and neuter initiatives across the country. Through our Spay & Neuter Initiative (SNI), powered by the Robert & Erika Brunson Fund (REBF), we’ve partnered with organizations to provide affordable services, reduce the number of unwanted litters, and promote responsible pet ownership.

In 2024 alone, SNI has made incredible strides:

• $1.3 million in grants provided crucial financial assistance to pet families in need.
• Over $125,000 in funding supported 40 community clinics offering free spay/neuter services in Los Angeles.
• Partnered with Animal Balance to launch high-quality, high-volume (HQHVSN) clinics for Los Angeles Animal Services, allocating $278,000 to provide spay/neuter support to shelter animals and pets in foster care.
• Awarded CAMP Clinics a $1 million grant, supporting the opening of a new community clinic in 2025 and creating a national training center for veterinarians and veterinary technicians to expand spay/neuter services nationwide.

Last year, our founders, Dr. Gary K. Michelson, and Alya Michelson, along with the Brunson Fund, received the Pioneer Award from CAMP Clinics at their gala, where Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass celebrated their groundbreaking contributions to animal welfare.

A Message of Gratitude

“Our mission would not be possible without the vision and generosity of Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson,” said Jana Brennan, MFA’s Spay & Neuter Initiative Program Manager. “Their passionate commitment to animals and the people who love them has made it possible to expand access to spay and neuter services, empowering communities and creating a brighter future for pets everywhere.”

Join the Movement

We invite you to join us in celebrating World Spay Day by exploring our new resource center and supporting spay and neuter efforts in your community. Together, we can make a lasting impact for pets and their families.

For questions or to learn more about our Spay & Neuter Initiative, please email us at spayneuter@foundanimals.org.

Check our event calendar for upcoming spay & neuter events, and make sure to follow us at @foundanimals on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on information, resources, and where to find our team.

Thank you to our founders, Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson, and to all of you who support this vital mission. Let’s continue working toward a future where every animal has the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life.