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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 Allergy Hacks

    • Health

  • Home Remedies for Pet Allergies

    • Health

  • Can Animals Have Seasonal Allergies, Too?

    • Health
  • obsessive licking

    Obsessive Licking: Why Is My Pet Licking Obsessively?

    • Behavior
    • Health
  • cat and dog eye boogers

    Your Guide to Cat and Dog Eye Boogers

    • Health
  • define this discharge

    Define This Discharge: What Is Coming Out of My Dog?

    • Health
  • Seasonal Allergies

    Does Your Pet Have Seasonal Allergies?

    • Health
  • big dogs

    How to Tell the Difference Between Normal Panting and Dog Asthma

    • Health
  • Cat and Dog Farting

    How to Stop Cat and Dog Farting

    • Health
  • The Best Vacuums

    The Best Vacuums and Air Purifiers: How to Prep Your Home for the Pet-Allergic

    • Pets & Family
  • Should You Foster or Adopt a Pet

    Fostering Versus Adoption: Should I Foster or Adopt a Pet?

    • Pets & Family
  • How to Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks: Medication Ingredients 101

    How to Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks: Medication Ingredients 101

    • Health
  • Safety Warning for Composting Pet Poop

    A Safety Warning for Composting Pet Poop

    • Health
    • Safety
  • Dog Allergies

    Dealing With Dog Allergies

    • Health
  • essential oils toxic to dogs and cats

    Which Essential Oils Are Toxic to Pets?

    • Health
    • Safety
  • Is Housekeeping Making Your Pet Sick

    Is Housekeeping Making Your Pet Sick?

    • Health
    • Safety
  • DIY Face Mask

    Make a DIY Face Mask for You and a Bath for Your Dog – With Just One Ingredient

    • Fun
    • Health
  • Pet Lovers

    Scoring a Hot Date and Other Dating Tips for Pet Lovers

    • Pets & Family
  • Keeping Your Cat Safe: Common Household Hazards

    Keeping Your Cat Safe: Common Household Hazards

    • Health
    • Safety
  • cat hyperthyroidism

    Cat-choo! How to Cope with Cat Allergies

    • Health
    • Pets & Family

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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