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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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  • pets on public transport

    Ticket to Ride: Pets on Public Transport

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  • dog agility course

    How to Set Up a DIY Dog Agility Course

    • Pets & Family
  • dog signs of stress

    Dog Anxiety: Are You Stressing Out Your Dog?

    • Behavior
  • How Many Hours a Day Do Dogs Sleep 2

    How Many Hours a Day Do Dogs Sleep? …and Other Dog Sleep Questions Answered

    • Behavior
    • Health
  • Dog-Friendly Restaurants

    Etiquette for Dog-Friendly Restaurants

    • Behavior
  • mentally fit

    How to Keep Your Dog Mentally Fit

    • Behavior

  • How to Socialize a Dog or Cat

    • Behavior
  • The Dangers of Not Socializing Your Dog or Cat

    The Dangers of Not Socializing Your Dog or Cat

    • Behavior
  • Why Do Dogs Eat Poop

    Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

    • Behavior
    • Health
  • How Do I Keep My Dog From Digging?

    How Do I Keep My Dog From Digging?

    • Behavior
  • Can you walk a cat?

    Can You Walk a Cat?

    • Pets & Family
  • 5 Love Languages

    Which of the 5 Love Languages Does Your Pet Speak?

    • Behavior
  • A brown and white dog chases a tennis ball towards the camera while outside with a human in the background

    10 Dog Park Safety Tips

    • Safety
  • How to Survive the Holidays

    Bah Humbug! How to Survive the Holidays With a Stressed-Out Pet

    • Behavior
    • Pets & Family
  • Why Do Female Dogs Hump?

    Why Do Female Dogs Hump?!

    • Behavior
  • Help, My Dog Hates Me!

    Help, the Dog Hates Me: How to Get a Dog to Like You

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

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

    • Pets & Family
  • Adopt a Dog: Clicker Training

    Adopt a Dog Series: Clicker Training

    • Behavior
  • Office Dog

    Proper Office Dog Etiquette

    • Behavior
    • Pets & Family
  • Things We "Appreciate" About Our Pets

    Things We “Appreciate” About Our Pets

    • Behavior
    • Fun

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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