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Leap Venture Studio & Academy: 5 Years of Transforming Pet Care

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...

Gina Knepp: A Champion for Animal Welfare

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....

Meet Moggie: A Smart Wearable Health Device for Cats

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

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

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...

The 2023 AIM Pet Awards – Presented by Michelson Found Animals

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...