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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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  • raw dog food

    Raw Dog Food: Should Your Pup Try It?

    • Health
  • How to Get Your Dog to Eat

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

    • Behavior
  • microbiome

    How a Simple Health Test Changed a Dog’s Life

    • Health
  • ringworm in dogs and cats

    All About Ringworm in Dogs and Cats

    • Health
  • pets on public transport

    Ticket to Ride: Pets on Public Transport

    • Pets & Family
  • how to prepare for a hurricane

    How to Prepare for a Hurricane With Your Pet

    • Safety

  • How to Prepare for a Wildfire With Your Pet

    • Safety
  • Dog Constipation 101

    Dog Constipation 101

    • Health
  • blue-green algae

    What You Need to Know About Toxic Blue-Green Algae and Pets

    • Health
    • Safety
  • natural disaster preparation

    The Natural Disaster Preparation Checklist for Shelters and Rescues

    • Professional
  • pet-friendly furniture

    How to Pick Pet-Friendly Furniture

    • Pets & Family
  • dog agility course

    How to Set Up a DIY Dog Agility Course

    • Pets & Family
  • 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
  • cat and dog eye boogers

    Your Guide to Cat and Dog Eye Boogers

    • Health
  • dog signs of stress

    Dog Anxiety: Are You Stressing Out Your Dog?

    • Behavior
  • pet-safe weed killer

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

    • Pets & Family
  • define this discharge

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

    • Health
  • tick and flea season

    When Is Flea Season?

    • Health
  • do male dogs have nipples

    Do Male Dogs Have Nipples?

    • 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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