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Overview

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
  • Philanthropic Investments
    • Michelson Prize & Grant in Reproductive Biology
    • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
    • Leap Venture Studio
    • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund
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  • Kitten Season is Here, And Los Angeles Is Not Ready

    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
    • Spay & Neuter
  • Join Us for the 2025 Pets & Housing Awards: Celebrating Leaders in Pet-Inclusive Living!

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • We Couldn’t Do It Without You: Celebrating Our Volunteer Family

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Why Pet-Inclusive Housing is a Win-Win for Everyone

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Celebrating World Spay Day: Launching Our Spay & Neuter Initiatives Resource Center

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • Health
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
    • Spay & Neuter
  • Leap Venture Studio Launches Ninth Cohort of Annual Accelerator Program for Pet-Care Startups

    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Together in Action: Relief Efforts for People and Pets Impacted by the LA Wildfires

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Raise the Woof: 2025 Pets and Housing Awards Are Open for Nominations!

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • An Animal Welfare Guide to Supporting Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires – by Michelson Found Animals

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • Health
    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
    • Safety
  • In Times of Need: Supporting Our Community – Dr. Gary K. Michelson Shares a Message of Support

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • Health
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • Pet-Inclusive Housing Trends Report: 2025 Outlook

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Protecting Pets, Empowering People: Celebrating a Year of Animal Wellbeing Achievements

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
    • Spay & Neuter
  • The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Pet Lovers!

    • Fun
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
  • Redefining Pet Policies in Rental Housing

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Michelson Found Animals Announces the End of an Era for Pet Care Career Program

    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Michelson Found Animals’ Founders Honored by CAMP Clinics at 2024 Gala

    • News & Events
    • Spay & Neuter
  • Celebrating Vet Tech Week: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Animal Care

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
    • Uncategorized
  • LA’s Animal Shelters Need Immediate Relief. A Back-to-Basics Approach can Provide It – By Gina Knepp

    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • From Shelter to Superheros: Our Experience with “Working Cats”

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • Fun
    • Health
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Applications Are Now Open for Leap Venture Studio 2025!

    • News & Events
    • Professional
    • Uncategorized

Our Impact Programs

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

  • Spay & Neuter Initiative
  • Better Neighbor Project
  • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative

PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENTS

  • Michelson Prize & Grants in Reproductive Biology
  • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
  • Leap Venture Studio
  • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund

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