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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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  • Helping Pet-Owning Renters Keep Their Pets: Free, Easy-to-Use Tools for Animal Welfare Organizations

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • The Pet-Inclusive Housing Gap: Data, Disparities, and the Path Forward

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Your Pet, Your Home: A Renter’s Guide to Thriving with Pets in Rental Housing

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family

  • The 2025 Pets and Housing Awards – Watch the Full Show Now!

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Join Us for the 2025 Pets & Housing Awards: Celebrating Leaders in Pet-Inclusive Living!

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Why Pet-Inclusive Housing is a Win-Win for Everyone

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • 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

  • 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

  • Redefining Pet Policies in Rental Housing

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Watch the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards 

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Opinion: Why California’s housing crisis has serious consequences for pets as well as people

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Join us for the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards!

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Nominations for the 2024 Pets and Housing Awards are now open!

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Beyond Pet-Friendly: How Does Your Property Score When It Comes to Being Pet-Inclusive?

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • The 2023 AIM Pet Awards – Presented by Michelson Found Animals

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • My Dog Is My Home Open House at PATH Los Angeles, Sponsored by Michelson Found Animals

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Pet-Inclusive Housing a Key to Solving Homelessness – By Brett Yates, CEO of Michelson Found Animals

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

  • Applications for The 2023 Pet Awards are Now Open!

    • News & Events
    • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional

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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