The Found Animals Registry® has been purchased by 24Petwatch®, North America’s largest microchip registry. Read more here. Access the registry here.
  • Our Impact Programs
  • About Us
    • Get to know us
    • Our Impact
  • Blog & News
  • Events
  • Volunteer
  • Pet Professionals
  • Pet Owners

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.
LEARN MORE

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
    • Get to know us
    • Our Impact
  • Events
  • Blog & News
  • Volunteer
  • Pet Professionals
  • Pet Owners
  • air-travel

    How to Navigate Air Travel with your Pet

    • Pets & Family
  • pets on public transport

    Ticket to Ride: Pets on Public Transport

    • Pets & Family
  • pet travel checklist

    The Essential Pet Travel Checklist

    • Pets & Family
  • road trip guide

    The Pet Road Trip Guide

    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • American Landmarks

    The Top 10 American Landmarks To Take Your Pet

    • Pets & Family
  • Cat Cafes

    The 10 Best Cat Cafes in America

    • Pets & Family
  • Best Dog Parks

    The 10 Best Dog Parks in America

    • Pets & Family
  • How to Survive the Holidays

    Bah Humbug! How to Survive the Holidays With a Stressed-Out Pet

    • Behavior
    • Pets & Family
  • A black and white cat peeks out from within a purse

    The 5 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels

    • Pets & Family
  • Dog's Day Out

    Herschel Meets His New Family on Rocky Kanaka’s Dog’s Day Out

    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Hot Car Safety

    The Hot Car Safety Guide for Pets

    • Safety
  • The Top 10 US Cities for Dog Parks

    The Top 10 US Cities for Dog Parks

    • Pets & Family
  • Pet Vacation Checklist

    Your Pet Vacation Checklist

    • Pets & Family
  • A hand holds a picture frame in front of a white dog on a leash

    17 Dog and Cat Museums Around the World

    • Fun
  • A man and his dog walk down a wooden covered bridge

    5 Dog-Friendly Tourist Attractions to Add to Your Bucket List

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Dog-Friendly National Parks

    The Top 5 Dog-Friendly National Parks

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Cat and Dog Boarding

    Can’t Do Cat or Dog Boarding? Try a Pet Sitter!

    • Pets & Family
  • Olympians

    Olympians Who Love Their Pets as Much as Sports

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Traveling with Pets

    Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Traveling with Pets During the Holiday Season

    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • Orange & white cat in blue pet carrier (768x512)

    Earthquake Safety for Pets

    • Safety

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

About

  • Our Impact Programs
  • Get To Know Us
  • Michelson Philanthropies
  • Blog & News
  • Press
  • Contact Us
  • Our Impact

Get Involved

  • Events
  • Volunteer
  • Careers
  • Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Resources

  • Better Neighbor Project Resource Hub
  • Spay & Neuter Resources for LA Residents
  • TNR Resources for Community Cats
  • Pet Professionals Resources
  • Pet Owners Resources
  • Microchip Registry
  • Adopt / Foster FAQs
  • Spay / Neuter FAQs
  • Pet Licensing FAQs
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

The Michelson Found Animals Foundation is part of the Michelson Philanthropies network.
© 2025 Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.