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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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    Things to Think about When Looking For a Dog

    • Behavior
    • Pets & Family
  • dog begging for treats

    6 Tips for Stopping Your Dog From Begging

    • Behavior
    • Pets & Family
  • Hello, World! All About When Kittens Open Their Eyes

    • Behavior
  • 9 Fun Facts About Kittens

    • Behavior
  • Potty Training Kittens

    • Behavior
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    How to Socialize a Cat

    • Behavior
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    How to Socialize a Dog

    • Behavior
  • How to Get Your Dog to Eat

    Picky Eaters: How to Get Your Dog or Cat to Eat

    • Behavior
  • cat throwing up

    Why Is My Cat Throwing Up and Then Eating the Vomit?!

    • Behavior
  • obsessive licking

    Obsessive Licking: Why Is My Pet Licking Obsessively?

    • Behavior
    • Health
  • Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet

    Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet?

    • Behavior
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    Dog Anxiety: Are You Stressing Out Your Dog?

    • Behavior
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    How Many Hours a Day Do Dogs Sleep? …and Other Dog Sleep Questions Answered

    • Behavior
    • Health
  • Dog-Friendly Restaurants

    Etiquette for Dog-Friendly Restaurants

    • Behavior
  • Cat Behaviors

    5 Weird Cat Behaviors Explained

    • Behavior
  • Cat's Natural Instincts

    How to Satisfy Your Cat’s Natural Instincts

    • Behavior
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    Catnip 101

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    How to Keep Your Dog Mentally Fit

    • Behavior

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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