Eight Pet Care Startups Join Leap Venture Studio's Fourth Cohort Leap Venture Studio announces the eight pet care startups that are joining its fourth cohort in February 2021. The startups – coming from five different countries – were chosen for their unique products...
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Partnering with Homeboy Industries to Help People and Pets
A day of pet wellness with Homeboy Industries, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, and County Supervisor Hilda Solis. In May 2020, Michelson Found Animals partnered with Homeboy Industries, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, and County Supervisor Hilda Solis to...
Gina Knepp Reimagining the Future of Animal Shelters
Backed by some of the most influential organizations in animal philanthropy, HASS has collaborated with 200-plus organizations across multiple states and countries. Reshaping the Relationship Between Animal Shelters and Their Communities When the COVID-19...
Michelson Found Animals Celebrates 15 Years of Saving Pets and Enriching Lives
Michelson Found Animals celebrates their 15 years of work in the animal welfare space and they are just getting started for more. Michelson Found Animals is celebrating 15-years of saving pets and enriching lives. Since 2005, Michelson Found Animals...
Michelson Found Animals Receives a Service Enterprise Certification
Michelson Found Animals has received a Service Enterprise certification from Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. Michelson Found Animals (MFA) is dedicated to being a driving force behind improvements for animal...
Michelson Found Animals Announces New CEO
Brett Yates steps into the role following the departure of longtime executive director Aimee Gilbreath who recently became president of PetSmart Charities. Brett Yates has been named CEO of the Michelson Found Animals (MFA). He has been MFA’s chief...
Over 600 Pets & Their Families Served at MFA’s Third Pet Wellness Day
With two of every three families owning a pet and considering a pet an important part of their family, pet food insecurity has become a growing challenge. October 17, 2020 marked the third Pet Wellness Day, where Michelson Found Animals partnered with Anthony...
Leap Awards $90,000 to Diverse Pet Care Startups
15 promising pet care startups collectively receive $90,000 in grant funding after graduating from the Leap Venture Academy Bootcamp. Leap Venture Academy, a pet startup accelerator launched by Michelson Found Animal Foundation and Kinship (a division of Mars...
COVID-Safe Mobile Pet Grooming Startup Wins Leap Pitch Competition
Judges select grooming startup The Bark Shoppe as the winner of the competition’s $15,000 grand prize. The Bark Shoppe Is Building Community Through Its Business The Leap Pet Project Pitch Competition, which supports pet-focused startups, went virtual this...
Caring for Pets Affected by the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to strains on people’s physical, mental, and financial well-being—as well as their ability to take care of their pets. In response, the Michelson Found Animals Foundation launched the Better Neighbor Project to tackle pet...
Better Neighbor Project
Better Neighbor Project Launches in LA to Help Homeless People and Pets. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GUrxEdiSKos Join our mission to end the stigma of homeless pets and people. Learn more about Better Neighbor Project and how you can get involved to better your...