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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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    All About Ringworm in Dogs and Cats

    • Health
  • dog agility course

    How to Set Up a DIY Dog Agility Course

    • Pets & Family
  • cbd for pets

    CBD for Pets: How to Make Sure You’re Giving Your Pet the Good Stuff

    • Health
  • treat your cat like a dog

    Why You Should Treat Your Cat Like a Dog

    • Pets & Family
  • pet-safe weed killer

    Pet-Safe Weed Killer and Other Animal-Friendly Lawn Care Products

    • Pets & Family
  • tick and flea season

    When Is Flea Season?

    • Health
  • pet travel checklist

    The Essential Pet Travel Checklist

    • Pets & Family
  • Modern cat products

    Modern Cat Products for Pets and Their Owners

    • Pets & Family
  • road trip guide

    The Pet Road Trip Guide

    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
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    Pet Insurance: Is It Worth It?

    • Health
    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
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    The Ultimate Dog Dad Gift Guide

    • Fun
  • Cat Daddy

    The Ultimate Cat Daddy Gift Guide

    • Fun
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    Catnip 101

    • Behavior
  • mentally fit

    How to Keep Your Dog Mentally Fit

    • Behavior
  • A cocalico cat lies on the floor of a house while looking at three toy mice

    10 Ways to Entertain Your Pet When You’re Not Home

    • Pets & Family
  • 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
  • How Do I Keep My Dog From Digging?

    How Do I Keep My Dog From Digging?

    • 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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