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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
  • About Us
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  • Events
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  • Pet Professionals
  • Pet Owners
  • pet-friendly furniture

    How to Pick Pet-Friendly Furniture

    • Pets & Family
  • obsessive licking

    Obsessive Licking: Why Is My Pet Licking Obsessively?

    • Behavior
    • Health
  • hemingway cats

    All About Hemingway Cats: The Cats With Extra Toes

    • Health
  • bad dog breath

    How to Fix Bad Dog Breath

    • Health
  • Cat's Natural Instincts

    How to Satisfy Your Cat’s Natural Instincts

    • Behavior
  • The Dangers of Not Socializing Your Dog or Cat

    The Dangers of Not Socializing Your Dog or Cat

    • Behavior
  • Cat Grooming 101

    Cat Grooming 101

    • Health
  • Dog Grooming 101

    Dog Grooming 101

    • Health
  • Difference Between a Cold and the Flu

    Runny Noses and the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu

    • Health
  • Should You Foster or Adopt a Pet

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

    • Pets & Family
  • Treat Yo Self: Splurges

    Treat Yourself: Splurges for Your Dog or Cat

    • Fun
  • Dog Baths: How to Bathe a Dog

    Dog Baths: How to Bathe a Dog

    • Health
    • Pets & Family
  • Why Is My Cat Vomiting?!

    SOS: Why Is My Cat Vomiting?!

    • Health
  • Dog Allergies

    Dealing With Dog Allergies

    • Health
  • Cat Bath

    How to Give a Stress-Free Cat Bath

    • Behavior
    • Health
    • Pets & Family
  • Canine Teeth

    Why You Need to Clean Those Feline and Canine Teeth Right Now

    • Health
  • DIY Face Mask

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

    • Fun
    • Health
  • Feline Leukemia

    Feline Leukemia: What You Need to Know

    • Health
  • Cat Nails

    How to Clip Cat Nails

    • Pets & Family
  • Hairballs

    Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Hairballs

    • Health

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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