Leap Venture Studio's Cohort 8 Demo Day
2024-06-13 08:00 - 09:00 UTC
Join us for our annual demo day event and hear from 7 incredible startups shaping the future of the pet care industry! Tune In on YouTube live to hear cohort eight share how they’re shaping the future of pet care!
Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the six startups joining our annual accelerator program, each dedicated to revolutionizing the way we care for our furry companions. From cutting-edge technology to impactful initiatives, these innovators are set to redefine the pet care landscape.
Our cohort features a diverse array of startups poised to make a lasting impact on the pet care landscape:

GekkoVet: Revolutionizing pet healthcare with an online diagnostic and treatment tool designed by veterinarians for veterinary professionals.
Innovative Pet Lab: Empowering pet owners with at-home tests and personalized wellness solutions driven by cutting-edge technology.
Omni: Crafting healthier and more sustainable pet food without compromising on taste or affordability, founded by veterinarians.
Scooch: Catering to modern pet parents with an AI-powered holistic pet health subscription service.
VetVerifi: Streamlining the pet economy with verified vaccination records accessible when and where they’re needed.
WIMBA: Transforming pet orthopedics with AI and 4D printing technology for custom solutions in minutes.

The culmination of this journey will be the grand finale in New York City on June 13th, where the startups will showcase their progress and innovations on Demo Day.

Pet Wellness Day
2024-09-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cypress Park & Recreation Center, 2630 Pepper Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90065, United States
Since its inception in 2020, Michelson Found Animal Foundation Better Neighbor Project (BNP) has served over 86,000 pets throughout LA County. On Saturday, September 14, BNP will partner with Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez to host a Pet Wellness Day event where organizations are brought together to provide pet wellness services, free pet food, surrender prevention, and other educational resources and offerings.
The event is open to the public, with APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED for services requested in advance. The appointment-based services are wellness (i.e., microchips and vaccinations) and a limited number of spay and neuter appointments. Other pet resources and supplies (i.e., Pet ID tag sign-ups, collars, leashes, etc.) and resources for pet owners will also be available to all.

Pet Wellness Day - Día Gratuito de Bienestar de Mascotas
2024-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Balboa Sports Center, 5651 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA, 91316, United States
On Saturday, November 9th, BNP will partner with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and Councilmember Imelda Padilla to host a Pet Wellness Day event, where organizations come together to provide pet wellness services, free pet food, surrender prevention, and other educational resources and offerings.
The event is open to the public, with appointments required for services requested in advance. The appointment-based services are wellness (i.e., microchips, vaccinations, flea treatment) and hygiene (i.e. teeth brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning). Other pet resources and supplies (i.e engraved ID tags, collars, leashes, etc.) and resources for pet owners will also be available to all.
To make an appointment, visit www.tinyurl.com/petevent9. Keep in mind slots are limited.

El sábado 9 de noviembre, BNP se asociará con el asambleísta Jesse Gabriel y la concejal Imelda Padilla para organizar un evento del Día del Bienestar de las Mascotas, donde las organizaciones se unen para brindar servicios de bienestar para las mascotas, comida gratuita para mascotas, prevención de la rendición y otros recursos y ofertas educativos.
El evento está abierto al público y se requieren citas para los servicios solicitados con anticipación. Los servicios con cita previa son bienestar (es decir, microchips, vacunas, tratamiento contra pulgas) e higiene (es decir, cepillado de dientes, corte de uñas y limpieza de oídos). También estarán disponibles para todos otros recursos y suministros para mascotas (es decir, etiquetas de identificación grabadas, collares, correas, etc.) y recursos para dueños de mascotas.
Para programar una cita, visite www.tinyurl.com/petevent9. Tenga en cuenta que los espacios son limitados.

Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Pet Care Day
2025-01-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr, Playa Vista, CA, 90094, United States
In the wake of the tragic LA wildfires, Michelson Found Animal Foundation’s Better Neighbor Project (BNP) is committed to serving our community’s people and pets, when support is needed now more than ever. On Monday, January 20th, BNP will partner with Wallis Annenberg PetSpace to host a Wildfire Relief Pet Care Day, where we will come together with Furtown/West Coast Grooming Academy to provide veterinary care, grooming services and pet food and supplies for those who have been impacted by the wildfires.
The event is first come, first serve and wellness services are limited to the first 75 pets. Veterinary care provided by Wallis Annenberg PetSpace includes exams, vaccines & preventatives and treatment for minor injuries and burns wounds for dogs and cats. Furtown will be offering baths, sanitary cuts, ear cleanings and basic hygiene services while supplies last. In addition, Michelson Found Animals will distribute pet food and register microchips.
This event is for fire-affected residents only, and proof of residency will be required.

Wildfire Relief Pet Care Day - Día de cuidado de mascotas para aliviar los incendios forestales
2025-02-09 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia, 1506 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91104, United States
On Sunday, February 9, our Better Neighbor Project is joining Support and Feed’s community event at Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia in Pasadena, CA, where we will come together with Community Animal Medicine Project, Cena Vegan, Anaheim Prancing Pups Mobile to provide pets affected by the LA Wildfires with veterinary care, grooming services, pet food and supplies, and pet owners with warm plates.
The event is from 12pm – 4pm and is first come, first serve, and wellness services are limited to the first 75 pets. Veterinary care provided by the Community Animal Medicine Project includes exams, vaccines and preventatives, and treatment for minor injuries and burns wounds for dogs and cats. Anaheim Prancing Pups Mobile will offer dog baths, sanitary cuts, ear cleanings, and basic hygiene services while supplies last. In addition, our team will distribute pet food, register microchips, and offer engraved ID tags.
Thank you to our community for all your support during these difficult times. We are LA Strong together.
El domingo 9 de febrero, nuestro Proyecto Mejor Vecino se unirá al evento comunitario de Support and Feed en la Iglesia Adventista Del Séptimo Día en Pasadena, CA, donde nos uniremos con Community Animal Medicine Project, Cena Vegan y Anaheim Prancing Pups Mobile para brindar a las mascotas afectadas por los incendios forestales de Los Ángeles atención veterinaria, servicios de aseo, alimentos y suministros para mascotas, y platos calientes a los dueños de mascotas.
El evento es de 12:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. y se otorga por orden de llegada y los servicios de bienestar están limitados a las primeras 75 mascotas. La atención veterinaria brindada por el Proyecto Comunitario de Medicina Animal incluye exámenes, vacunas y tratamientos preventivos para lesiones menores y quemaduras para perros y gatos. Anaheim Prancing Pups Mobile ofrecerá baños para perros, cortes sanitarios, limpieza de oídos y servicios básicos de higiene hasta agotar existencias. Además, nuestro equipo distribuirá alimentos para mascotas, registrará microchips y ofrecerá etiquetas de identificación grabadas.

Pet Wellness Day - Día del bienestar de las mascotas
2025-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SEAACA Animal Shelter, 9777 Seaaca St, Downey, CA, 90241, United States
Since its inception in 2020, Michelson Found Animal’s Better Neighbor Project (BNP) has served over 86,000 pets throughout LA County. On Saturday, April 12th, BNP will partner with Seaaca Animal Shelter to host a Pet Care & Adoption Fest event, where organizations come together to provide pet adoptions, wellness services, free pet food, surrender prevention, and other educational resources and offerings.
The event is open to the public, but appointments are required for services requested in advance. The appointment-based services are wellness (microchips, vaccinations, and flea treatment) and hygiene (teeth brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning). Other pet resources and supplies (pet food, engraved ID tags, collars, leashes, etc.) and resources for pet owners will also be available to all while supplies last.
To make an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/petevent12. Keep in mind slots are limited. We look forward to meeting you and your pets on April 12!
Desde su creación en 2020, el Proyecto Mejor Vecino (BNP) de Michelson Found Animal ha atendido a más de 86,000 mascotas en todo el condado de Los Ángeles. El sábado 12 de abril, BNP se asociará con el Refugio de Animales Seaaca para organizar el Festival de Cuidado y Adopción de Mascotas, donde las organizaciones se reúnen para ofrecer adopciones de mascotas, servicios de bienestar, alimento gratuito para mascotas, prevención de abandono de mascotas y otros recursos y ofertas educativas.
El evento está abierto al público, pero se requiere cita previa para los servicios solicitados con anticipación. Los servicios con cita previa incluyen bienestar (microchips, vacunas y tratamiento antipulgas) e higiene (cepillado de dientes, corte de uñas y limpieza de oídos). Otros recursos y suministros para mascotas (alimento, placas de identificación grabadas, collares, correas, etc.) y recursos para dueños de mascotas también estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.
Para programar una cita, visite tinyurl.com/petevent12. Tenga en cuenta que el cupo es limitado. ¡Esperamos conocerlos a ustedes y a sus mascotas el 12 de abril!

Pet Wellness Day - Día del bienestar de las mascotas
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA, 91776, United States
Since its inception in 2020, Michelson Found Animals Foundation’s Better Neighbor Project (BNP) has served over 86,000 pets throughout LA County. On Saturday, May 10th, BNP will partner with Assemblymember Mike Fong to host a Pet Wellness Day event, where organizations come together to provide free pet wellness services, free pet food, surrender prevention, and other educational resources and offerings.
The event is open to the public, with appointments required for services requested in advance. Limited walk-ups will be accepted on-site if available. The appointment-based services are wellness (microchips, vaccinations, and flea treatment) and hygiene (teeth brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning). Other pet resources and supplies (engraved ID tags, collars, leashes, etc.) and resources for pet owners will also be available to all.
To make an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/petday10. Keep in mind slots are limited. We look forward to meeting you and your pets on May 10!
Desde su creación en 2020, el Proyecto Mejor Vecino (BNP) de la Fundación Michelson Found Animals ha atendido a más de 86,000 mascotas en todo el condado de Los Ángeles. El sábado 10 de mayo, BNP se asociará con el asambleísta Mike Fong para organizar el Día del Bienestar de las Mascotas, donde las organizaciones se unirán para brindar servicios gratuitos de bienestar para mascotas, alimento gratuito, prevención de abandono de mascotas y otros recursos y ofertas educativas.
El evento está abierto al público; se requiere cita previa para los servicios. Se aceptarán visitas sin cita previa si hay disponibilidad. Los servicios con cita previa incluyen bienestar (microchips, vacunas y tratamiento antipulgas) e higiene (cepillado de dientes, corte de uñas y limpieza de oídos). También habrá otros recursos y suministros para mascotas (placas de identificación grabadas, collares, correas, etc.) y recursos para dueños de mascotas.
Para programar una cita, visite tinyurl.com/petday10. Tenga en cuenta que las plazas son limitadas. ¡Esperamos conocerte a ti y a tus mascotas el 10 de mayo!

Leap Venture Studio's Cohort 9 Virtual Demo Day
2025-05-15 06:00 - 07:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leap-cohort-9-virtual-demo-day-tickets-1207670166979?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us and Leap Venture Studio for their annual demo day event and hear from 7 incredible startups shaping the future of the pet care industry! Tune in on YouTube live to hear cohort nine share how they’re shaping the future of pet care!
Click here to learn all about the new companies joining Leap’s portfolio.

The 2025 Pets & Housing Awards - Join Us Virtually June 4, 2025
2025-06-04 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QI6g7FqnTqS_hs-FvW5zjA#/registration
Join Us for This Year’s 2025 Pets and Housing Awards! Meet this year’s winners by joining us virtually on June 4, 2025 as Michelson Found Animals’ Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative honors outstanding winners making a real impact in the world of pet-inclusive housing.
Categories include:
Best Leap Forward
Most Impactful Adoption or Foster Event or Program
Most Innovative Pet Amenity or Amenity Group
Most Innovative Pet Marketing Campaign
Most Pet-Inclusive Property
Vanguard Award

NEW THIS YEAR!
Paws & Progress Nonprofit Award
Pets & Housing Policy Advancement Award

Save your spot now: https://bit.ly/pet-awards-2025
