Video credit: KCAL News / CBS News Los Angeles Michelson Found Animals CEO Brett Yates joins anchor Kalyna Astrinos on “The Morning Wrap” to spotlight Better Neighbor Project’s local pet pantry and wellness clinics and their upcoming December 9th event at Morningside...
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Michelson Found Animals’ Better Neighbor Project Honors and Serves Veterans and Their Pets
Michelson Philanthropies and its network of foundations extend their heartfelt thanks to the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces. Their commitment, dedication, and sacrifices are the bedrock of America's storied history. Michelson Found Animals...
Free Pet Wellness Day in South Gate, California: Nearly 400 Pets Served!
"We know that given the economy today, these services can be incredibly expensive; families need help, particularly here in my district, so it's very important that the animals get the help they need and the families get a little bit of financial relief." -- Speaker...
Leap Venture Studio & Academy: 5 Years of Transforming Pet Care
The Leap Venture Studio & Academy is a partnership between Michelson Found Animals, Mars Petcare, and R/GA Ventures, created to invest in and support early-stage pet care startups. In five years, Leap has invested in 45 dynamic companies from 15 countries, with a...
Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative: Monthly News Roundup – September 2023
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...
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...