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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
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  • Best Litter for Kittens

    • Health
  • Hello, World! All About When Kittens Open Their Eyes

    • Behavior
  • What To Do When Kittens Have Diarrhea

    • Health
  • Managing Worms in Kittens

    • Health
  • 9 Fun Facts About Kittens

    • Behavior
  • What Vaccines Do Kittens Need?

    • Health
  • Potty Training Kittens

    • Behavior
  • How to Take Care of Kittens

    • 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

    • Health
  • 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

    • Professional
  • pet-friendly furniture

    How to Pick Pet-Friendly Furniture

    • Pets & Family
  • cat throwing up

    Why Is My Cat Throwing Up and Then Eating the Vomit?!

    • Behavior
  • obsessive licking

    Obsessive Licking: Why Is My Pet Licking Obsessively?

    • Behavior
    • Health
  • cat and dog eye boogers

    Your Guide to Cat and Dog Eye Boogers

    • Health
  • treat your cat like a dog

    Why You Should Treat Your Cat Like a Dog

    • 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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