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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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  • What Vaccines Do Kittens Need?

    • Health
  • pets on public transport

    Ticket to Ride: Pets on Public Transport

    • Pets & Family
  • road trip guide

    The Pet Road Trip Guide

    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • A brown and white dog chases a tennis ball towards the camera while outside with a human in the background

    10 Dog Park Safety Tips

    • Safety
  • Dog Boarding

    Dog Boarding: How to Prepare Your Pet

    • Pets & Family
  • Difference Between a Cold and the Flu

    Runny Noses and the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu

    • Health
  • Cat and Dog Vaccinations

    Cat and Dog Vaccinations 101

    • Health
  • Can My Pet Drink That?

    Can My Pet Drink That?! Rainwater and More

    • Health
  • Office Dog

    Proper Office Dog Etiquette

    • Behavior
    • Pets & Family
  • Pet Vacation Checklist

    Your Pet Vacation Checklist

    • Pets & Family
  • Stray Dogs

    How Ireland Is Fixing Its Stray Dog Epidemic

    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
    • Safety
  • Feline Leukemia

    Feline Leukemia: What You Need to Know

    • Health
  • Traveling with Pets

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

    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • senior pet care

    Senior Pet Care: Extending Your Pet’s Lifespan

    • Health
  • Brown German Shepherd with big brown eyes (768x502)

    Pet Safety and Natural Disasters

    • Safety
  • A gray and white cat with a collar and tag that reads "Willie"

    15 Reasons to Get a Cat or Dog License ASAP

    • Safety
  • Kennel Cough

    Kennel Cough: What It Is and How to Treat It

    • Health
  • Orange & white cat in blue pet carrier (768x512)

    Earthquake Safety for Pets

    • Safety
  • Gray and white kitten on blue blanket (768x512)

    A Day in the Life at an Animal Shelter

    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Responsible Dog Ownership

    What Does Responsible Dog Ownership Mean to You?

    • Behavior
    • Health
    • Pets & Family
    • 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

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