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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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From Pet-Friendly to Pet-Inclusive: Michelson Found Animals Foundation Presents the 2022 Pet Awards to Apartment Communities that Welcome More Pets

From Pet-Friendly to Pet-Inclusive: Michelson Found Animals Foundation Presents the 2022 Pet Awards to Apartment Communities that Welcome More Pets

by Michelson Found Animals | May 26, 2022 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family, Professional

Los Angeles Mayoral Candidates Talk Animal Welfare in LA

Los Angeles Mayoral Candidates Talk Animal Welfare in LA

by Michelson Found Animals | Apr 13, 2022 | News & Events, Professional

Application Period for the 2022 Pet Awards Extended to Friday

Application Period for the 2022 Pet Awards Extended to Friday

by Michelson Found Animals | Feb 23, 2022 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family

8 Steps to Fireworks Safety for Your Pets During the Super Bowl

8 Steps to Fireworks Safety for Your Pets During the Super Bowl

by Michelson Found Animals | Feb 8, 2022 | Behavior, Fun, Health, Safety

Pet Care Innovation Takes a “Leap” Forward: Introducing the Fifth Cohort of the Leap Venture Studio

Pet Care Innovation Takes a “Leap” Forward: Introducing the Fifth Cohort of the Leap Venture Studio

by Michelson Found Animals | Feb 7, 2022 | News & Events

A Year of Impact in Animal Welfare and Educational Equity and Setting Priorities for 2022

A Year of Impact in Animal Welfare and Educational Equity and Setting Priorities for 2022

by Michelson Found Animals | Feb 3, 2022 | Better Neighbor Project, News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative

The Most Read Stories of 2021: Looking Back on a Year Filled with Challenges and Hope

The Most Read Stories of 2021: Looking Back on a Year Filled with Challenges and Hope

by Michelson Found Animals | Dec 23, 2021 | News & Events

Here’s Where You Can Get Your Pet’s Microchip Registered for Free

Here’s Where You Can Get Your Pet’s Microchip Registered for Free

by Michelson Found Animals | Dec 18, 2021 | News & Events, Pets & Family, Safety

Welcome Alternatives to Animal Testing

Welcome Alternatives to Animal Testing

by Michelson Found Animals | Dec 3, 2021 | Health, News & Events

Dr. Michelson in USA Today: Microchipping Your Pets Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

Dr. Michelson in USA Today: Microchipping Your Pets Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

by Michelson Found Animals | Nov 17, 2021 | News & Events

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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

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  • Michelson Prize & Grants in Reproductive Biology
  • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
  • Leap Venture Studio
  • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund

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