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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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  • Pet Owners
  • The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Pet Lovers!

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

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • Fun
    • Health
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Leap Venture Studio Announces Cohort 8

    • Fun
    • Health
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Unleashing the Power of Community

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • Fun
    • Health
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • The 2023 Michelson Found Animals Holiday Gift Guide for Pets

    • Fun
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Downtown Dog Rescue Opens Clancy’s Closet: Affordable Pet Supply Shop in South Gate that Gives Back to Pets in Need

    • Fun
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Heather Thomas and MIPP: Helping the Workforce, People, and Pets in LA

    • Fun
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • “Everyone Deserves the Joy of Pet Ownership” The Impactful Work of Victoria Piar

    • Better Neighbor Project
    • Fun
    • Health
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Campers Get Creative for National Pet Loss Prevention Month

    • Fun
    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • 8 Steps to Fireworks Safety for Your Pets During the Super Bowl

    • Behavior
    • Fun
    • Health
    • Safety
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    These Are the 7 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in the United States

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Feline First Impressions – Cat Dating Tips

    • Fun
  • pet-friendly 4th of july parades

    The 5 Best Pet-Friendly 4th of July Parades

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Dog Dad

    The Ultimate Dog Dad Gift Guide

    • Fun
  • Cat Daddy

    The Ultimate Cat Daddy Gift Guide

    • Fun
  • Cat Wine and Dog Beer

    What Are Cat Wine and Dog Beer?!

    • Fun
  • Fur Mom

    Gift Guide for Fur Moms

    • Fun
  • Standard purple dog leash

    11 Eco-Friendly Pet Products

    • Fun
  • Dog DNA Tests

    How to Find the Best Dog DNA Test for Your Pooch

    • Fun
    • Health
  • Pet Accessories

    The Best Pet Accessories

    • Fun

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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