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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
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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
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  • Adoption Success Stories

    Adoption Success Stories: George, Kehlani and Dinah

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  • Cat Cafes

    The 10 Best Cat Cafes in America

    • Pets & Family
  • Kitten Season

    Cat-laboration: Work Together to Be Successful Through Kitten Season

    • Professional
  • A person wearing rubber gloves holds two gray kittens

    9 New Year’s Resolutions for Shelters and Rescues

    • Professional
  • Holiday pet etiquette

    Adopt a Pet During the Holidays? The Pros and Cons

    • Pets & Family
  • How You Can Help Animals Affected by the Southern and Northern California Fires

    How You Can Help Animals Affected by the California Wild Fires

    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • Choose the Right Cat

    How to Choose the Right Cat for You

    • Pets & Family
  • Are You and Your Significant Other Ready to Adopt a Pet?

    Are You and Your Significant Other Ready to Adopt a Pet?

    • Pets & Family
  • Adoption Success Stories

    Adoption Success Stories: Ollie, Little, Spot, Orangey, Abe, James and Taylor

    • Pets & Family
  • Should You Foster or Adopt a Pet

    Fostering Versus Adoption: Should I Foster or Adopt a Pet?

    • Pets & Family
  • Dog's Day Out

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

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    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Did Your Rescue Dog Ever Have Puppies?

    How to Tell If a Rescue Dog Has Ever Had Puppies

    • Health
  • New Dog

    How to Prepare for Your New Dog’s First Few Days

    • Behavior
    • Health
    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • Everything You Need to Know About Kitten Season

    Everything You Need to Know About Kitten Season

    • Health
  • Rocky Kanaka and Herschel on Dog's Day Out

    Rocky Kanaka Partners with Found Animals to Find Herschel a Home on “Dog’s Day Out”

    • News & Events
  • Puppy Behavior

    Understanding Normal Puppy Behavior

    • Behavior
    • Pets & Family
  • A Date With Your Pet

    Personalize a Perfect Date With Your Pet

    • Pets & Family
  • Life Lessons: Part 2

    Life Lessons From Our Pets: Part 2

    • Pets & Family
  • Olympians

    Olympians Who Love Their Pets as Much as Sports

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Life Lessons From Our Pets

    Life Lessons From Our Pets: Part 1

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family

Our Impact Programs

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

  • Spay & Neuter Initiative
  • Better Neighbor Project
  • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
  • 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
  • Michelson Prize & Grants in Reproductive Biology
  • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
  • Leap Venture Studio
  • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund

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