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About Michelson Found Animals
Michelson Found Animals was founded in 2005 with a mission of saving pets and enriching lives. With more than $100 million committed to animal welfare, MFA seeks to reduce shelter euthanasia in Los Angeles and across the country.
It operates a range of initiatives, including providing grants and fostering partnerships that put resources in the hands of communities in need, carrying out research that promotes pet-inclusive housing policies, and more. In the 16 years since its launch, MFA has helped more than 8 million pets and their families.
What's Happening Today
MFA has provided nearly
$14 million
in grants for surrender.
300,000
pets have been reunited
with their owners by the Found
Animals Registry (from 2005-2021)
with their owners by the Found
Animals Registry (from 2005-2021)
MFA has provided nearly
17,000
pet adoptions at the Found Animals
Adopt & Shop locations (from 2010-2021)
Adopt & Shop locations (from 2010-2021)
$10 million
raised through the Saving
Pets Challenge (from 2014-2022)
Pets Challenge (from 2014-2022)
In 2024, our grants program provided
$1+ million
in grants for spay/neuter and surrender
protection
protection
Since 2020, the Better Neighbor Project has served over
100,000
pets.
Since 2021, the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
has researched, tracked, and measured pet-
friendliness and pet-inclusivity via 220,000+ rental properties across the U.S.
has researched, tracked, and measured pet-
friendliness and pet-inclusivity via 220,000+ rental properties across the U.S.
Since 2008, 43 scientific research
projects representing a $19 million+ commitment have been funded by the Michelson Prize & Grants program.
projects representing a $19 million+ commitment have been funded by the Michelson Prize & Grants program.
Since 2005, MFA has helped
1+ million
pets and their families.
News & Media Coverage
January 16, 2025
Supporting Families After LA’s Wildfires: 4 Ways Rental Property Owners Can Do Now to Help
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May 31, 2024
Why California’s housing crisis has serious consequences for pets as well as people
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June 3, 2021
Margaret Cho Says Her Pets 'Rescued' Her: They 'Taught Me About Unconditional Love'
Read More
For press inquiries
Contact media@foundanimals.org.
Keep up to date
🐕🏘️ Across Los Angeles County, renters with pets face real barriers to finding stable housing.
A new County effort is taking a closer look at these challenges—and inviting community participation.
On our new webpage, you can explore:
📊 What the new County motion proposes
📄 A feasibility study on pet-inclusive policies in rent-stabilized housing
🗣️ A survey for pet-owning renters
📣 Ways to support next steps at the County level
🔗 Learn more and get involved through the link in our bio.
On January 24th, Better Neighbor Project teamed up with some incredible partners and volunteers for another successful event! In collaboration with Legacy LA (@legacy_la), CA State Senator Maria Elena Durazo (@senatormed), and Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez (@asmmarkgonzalez), we brought free pet services directly to the neighborhood.
Here’s the impact we made together:
🐶 274 pets received wellness and hygiene services
👨👩👦 175 pet parents attended
⚡110 microchips registered
📦 604 pet food and supply items distributed
This is what access + collaboration looks like.
👉Interested in FREE spay & neuter services? Email spayneuter@foundanimals.org to learn more.
👉Got your pet microchipped at this or a past BNP event? Please head to 24PetWatch.com to make sure all your contact info transferred correctly. Keeping your pet safe starts with updated info.
We are deeply grateful to the partners, volunteers, and community members who came together for people and pets. 🐾
#BetterNeighborProject #LegacyLA #CommunityCare #PetWellness #FreePetServices #MicrochipYourPet #LACommunity #FoundAnimals
Nominations Are Open for the 2026 Pets and Housing Awards!
Michelson Found Animals is thrilled to announce the Fifth Annual Pets and Housing Awards, presented by Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative. These awards honor the trailblazers, innovators, and community champions who are making housing more welcoming for pets and their people. Award categories include Most Innovative Pet Marketing Campaign, Most Impactful Pet & Community Engagement Program, The Vanguard Award, Best Leap Forward, and Most Pet-Inclusive Property.
Nomination Deadline: March 27, 2026
Winners will be announced virtually!
Learn more and submit your nomination through the link in our bio!
#PetsAndHousingAwards #PetInclusiveHousing #MultifamilyHousing
For renters in Los Angeles County, keeping a pet shouldn’t mean risking their housing 🐶🐱💔
A new Los Angeles County initiative is exploring how to expand pet-inclusive policies in rent-stabilized housing—and there are several ways to get involved 🏘️📊
On our new webpage, you can:
🔎 Learn about the proposed County motion
📄 Read the feasibility study
🗣️ Share your experience as a renter with pets
📣 Take action in support of pet-inclusive housing
✨ Visit the link in our bio to learn more and add your voice.
