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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
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  • 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
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    • 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 Shelter to Superheros: Our Experience with “Working Cats”

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  • Pet Allergy Hacks

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  • Home Remedies for Pet Allergies

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  • Can Animals Have Seasonal Allergies, Too?

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  • 5 Spring-Cleaning Tips for Pet Parents

    • Safety
  • How to Take Care of Kittens

    • Pets & Family
  • Feline First Impressions – Cat Dating Tips

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  • socialize-cat

    How to Socialize a Cat

    • Behavior
  • host-fear-animals

    How to Host Guests who Have a Fear of Animals

    • Pets & Family
  • air-travel

    How to Navigate Air Travel with your Pet

    • Pets & Family
  • cat hyperthyroidism

    Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism in Cats

    • Health
  • Herbs safe for cats

    Planting Herbs Safe for Cats: Tips for a Cat Herb Garden

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  • The Dangers of your Pet Stealing your Food

    • Pets & Family
  • How to Get Your Dog to Eat

    Picky Eaters: How to Get Your Dog or Cat to Eat

    • Behavior
  • ringworm in dogs and cats

    All About Ringworm in Dogs and Cats

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  • pets on public transport

    Ticket to Ride: Pets on Public Transport

    • Pets & Family
  • how to prepare for a hurricane

    How to Prepare for a Hurricane With Your Pet

    • Safety
  • How to Prepare for a Wildfire With Your Pet

    • Safety
  • blue-green algae

    What You Need to Know About Toxic Blue-Green Algae and Pets

    • Health
    • Safety
  • natural disaster preparation

    The Natural Disaster Preparation Checklist for Shelters and Rescues

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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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