By Michelson Found Animals (Blog posts originally published on petsandhousing.org) September has been an active month for the Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI). Thanks to the valuable input received from rental housing operators and ongoing tenant...
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Gina Knepp: A Champion for Animal Welfare
By Michelson Found Animals (Originally published on foundanimals.org) Gina Knepp was working for the city of Sacramento when her boss gave her an assignment: Go to the Sacramento animal shelter, and shut it down. “I didn’t know a darn thing about animals,” said Gina....
Better Neighbor Project: Victoria Piar Fostering Change in the LA Pet Community
The Better Neighbor Project (BNP) has offered free resources to thousands of people and their beloved pets. The Better Neighbor Project is made possible by its dedicated team, led by the driven Victoria Piar, Program Manager of BNP. A humanitarian at heart, she...
Meet Moggie: A Smart Wearable Health Device for Cats
By Michelson Found Animals Contrary to the innovation and resources directed toward dog care in recent years, the cat space, while growing, has been heavily underserved. At the same time, we’ve seen the increasing need from cat parents looking for solutions to better...
How the Veterinarian Shortage Will Impact Pet Owners
By Brett Yates, CEO Michelson Found Animals One of the starkest issues facing the U.S. pet care industry today is a shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. In fact, by 2030,¹ we will need 40,000 vets and 133,000 vet techs to meet the needs of our...
Apply Now for Leap’s Petpreneurs Start-Up Funding Program
By Leap Venture Studio (Originally published on foundanimals.org) Are you passionate about revolutionizing the pet care industry and creating innovative solutions for our beloved furry companions? If so, brace yourselves for an exceptional opportunity that could...
Clancy’s Closet: Downtown Dog Rescue Opens Affordable Pet Supply Store in South Gate
South Gate, CA - Downtown Dog Rescue has opened a new storefront and Pet Support Space called Clancy’s Closet, a program made possible in part to a generous grant from Michelson Found Animals Foundation. Clancy’s Closet is located in the heart of South Gate, CA, on...
The 2023 AIM Pet Awards – Presented by Michelson Found Animals
More and more property managers are considering the removal of weight and breed restrictions to be more attractive to pet owners, who now account for about 70 percent of U.S. households. By Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative...
Discover the Future of Pet Care: Leap Venture Studio Cohort 7 Virtual Demo Day Highlights
In a celebration of innovation and the love for our furry companions, Leap Venture Studio recently hosted their annual virtual Demo Day that premiered on June 8. This year’s cohort of innovative pet care companies came together to showcase their groundbreaking ideas...
Heather Thomas of MIPP: Creating Opportunities in Animal Welfare Education
What’s one of the best ways to support animals? Turns out, the answer, often, is to support humans. Michelson Institute for Pet Professions, under the inspiring leadership of Heather Thomas, invests in the education of people with a desire to work in animal...
A Boyle Heights Pet Wellness Day at Weingart East YMCA
“Every little bit that we can do to help our community goes a long way, and when they’re coming here to get spayed, neutered, vaccines, flea medicines, it goes a long way. So people come here, and we build community while they get a little help and service right here...
New Medical Breakthrough: A Nonsurgical Sterilant for Pets
By Dick Anderson After nearly a decade in development, a single-dose, nonsurgical sterilant for companion animals has yielded promising results. In a newly published study in Nature Communications, lead author Dr. Lindsey Vansandt, a theriogenologist at the Cincinnati...