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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
  • Compass Animal Health & Pet Care Summit
  • Spay and Neuter Initiative
  • Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
  • Better Neighbor Project
  • Compass Animal Health & Pet Care Summit

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
    • Compass Animal Health & Pet Care Summit
  • 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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  • Pet Owners
  • Strategic Initiatives
    • Spay and Neuter Initiative
    • Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Better Neighbor Project
    • Compass Animal Health & Pet Care Summit
  • Philanthropic Investments
    • Michelson Prize & Grant in Reproductive Biology
    • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
    • Leap Venture Studio
    • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund
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  • air-travel

    How to Navigate Air Travel with your Pet

    • Pets & Family
  • pets on public transport

    Ticket to Ride: Pets on Public Transport

    • Pets & Family
  • pet travel checklist

    The Essential Pet Travel Checklist

    • Pets & Family
  • road trip guide

    The Pet Road Trip Guide

    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • American Landmarks

    The Top 10 American Landmarks To Take Your Pet

    • Pets & Family
  • Cat Cafes

    The 10 Best Cat Cafes in America

    • Pets & Family
  • Best Dog Parks

    The 10 Best Dog Parks in America

    • Pets & Family
  • How to Survive the Holidays

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

    • Behavior
    • Pets & Family
  • A black and white cat peeks out from within a purse

    The 5 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels

    • Pets & Family
  • Dog's Day Out

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

    • News & Events
    • Pets & Family
    • Professional
  • Hot Car Safety

    The Hot Car Safety Guide for Pets

    • Safety
  • The Top 10 US Cities for Dog Parks

    The Top 10 US Cities for Dog Parks

    • Pets & Family
  • Pet Vacation Checklist

    Your Pet Vacation Checklist

    • Pets & Family
  • A hand holds a picture frame in front of a white dog on a leash

    17 Dog and Cat Museums Around the World

    • Fun
  • A man and his dog walk down a wooden covered bridge

    5 Dog-Friendly Tourist Attractions to Add to Your Bucket List

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Dog-Friendly National Parks

    The Top 5 Dog-Friendly National Parks

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Cat and Dog Boarding

    Can’t Do Cat or Dog Boarding? Try a Pet Sitter!

    • Pets & Family
  • Olympians

    Olympians Who Love Their Pets as Much as Sports

    • Fun
    • Pets & Family
  • Traveling with Pets

    Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Traveling with Pets During the Holiday Season

    • Pets & Family
    • Safety
  • Orange & white cat in blue pet carrier (768x512)

    Earthquake Safety for Pets

    • Safety

Our Impact Programs

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

  • Spay & Neuter Initiative
  • Better Neighbor Project
  • Compass Animal Health & Pet Care Summit
  • Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative
  • Spay & Neuter Initiative
  • Better Neighbor Project
  • Compass Animal Health & Pet Care Summit
  • 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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Get Involved

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Resources

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  • TNR Resources for Community Cats
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