Michelson Found Animals

🚨 Wildfire Relief: Pet Supplies for Orgs! 🚨 Thanks to @GreaterGoodorg, we are offering pet food & supplies to orgs supporting #LosAngeles fires. Apply (10+ bag min): bit.ly/BNPDFORM Pick-up (Inglewood) or limited delivery. Email: betterneighbor@foundanimals.org

Now is the time to submit nominations for the 2026 Pets and Housing Awards! Highlight the work of creating pet-inclusive communities by submitting your nomination now: petsandhousing.org/pets-and-housi…. Winners will be announced virtually.

Happy #WorldSpayDay! MFA launched a $150K Spay & Neuter Initiative Accelerator Grant Program to expand access to care in LA. Beyond traditional grantmaking, the program centers scalable, sustainable solutions to root causes of shelter intake. Read more: foundanimals.org/mfa-launches-a…

Now is the time to submit nominations for the 2026 Pets & Housing Awards! Submit by March 1 to be featured in a special post on Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative's LinkedIn. Spotlight the work of creating pet-inclusive communities! petsandhousing.org/pets-and-housi….

Michelson Philanthropies is proud to announce Phillip J. Kim as Executive Director. An MP leader since 2009, he brings deep institutional knowledge and a track record of turning bold ideas into measurable impact. michelsonphilanthropies.org/michelson-phil…

Nominations for the 2026 Pets and Housing Awards are OPEN! Showcase efforts in creating pet-inclusive communities and get recognized by the industry. Submit your nomination today: petsandhousing.org/pets-and-housi…. Winners will be announced virtually!

👏Congrats to Chris Ramon on his new role as President & CEO of @PasadenaHumane! An MFA alumnus, Chris has shown a lifelong dedication to animals. We're inspired by all he's accomplished and excited to see what he'll do next at PHS and beyond.

We’re proud to be named among partners in NYC’s citywide effort to advance pet-inclusive housing, led by the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare in coordination with city agencies. This work reinforces what we know to be true: housing stability and pets are deeply intertwined.

Congratulations to Supervisor @HildaSolis on beginning her term as Chair of the LA County Board of Supervisors! Her commitment to building healthier, more compassionate communities continues to make a real impact for people and pets across Los Angeles County.

New report out now📄Expanding pet-friendly housing means stronger families, fewer shelter surrenders, and more equitable communities. Read more: bit.ly/keepingpetsand… Thanks to @HildaSolis for championing this important effort. #PetInclusiveHousing #HousingEquity #PolicyForGood

Thank you,@HildaSolis, for joining us to keep pets and people together through compassion, collaboration, and community action. Watch the full video from our recent Healthy Pets at the Park event: youtu.be/mxadPxdnjoE?si…

Every week at the Better Neighbor Project, volunteers make magic happen — prepping pet food, toys, and supplies for families across LA. Huge thanks to our amazing partners at @FACTFamily for bringing joy, energy & impact to every shift. youtu.be/yu30LmS8glM?si…

Thanks to a grant from Michelson Found Animals, LA Animal Services has free microchips (while supplies last) at all six LA Animal Services Centers! Visit any of our six Centers today to get your pet microchipped! #LACityPets #Microchip #Lost #Found

Animal shelters + rescues: you’re already doing so much. Housing shouldn’t feel like a whole new world. That’s why we built FREE, plug-and-play tools to help keep pets + people together—no policy expertise required. Explore the toolkit: foundanimals.org/tools-for-anim…

Dr. Gary Michelson: “The overcrowding of our shelters is a direct consequence of the city’s failure…By excluding proven spay & neuter providers…the City Council has created a bottleneck.” Read the article via @westsidecurrent and help spread the word: westsidecurrent.com/news/l-a-shelt…

(1/3) 400 free spays & neuters in just 4 days? Now that’s something to be proud of. 👏 Two weeks ago, @pawsforlifek9, in collaboration with @animalbalance, The Hollander Family Foundation, @FoundAnimalsOrg, @WingsOfRescue, & Best Friends, held a large-scale project for dogs.

🚨 New report, The Pets & Housing Data: 2025 Edition, is out now. It shows that most “pet-friendly” rentals aren’t truly inclusive. 📥 Use the data. Change the system. Download the report now: heyzine.com/flip-book/2025…

MFA is proud to see our own Jana Brennan, Program Manager for the Spay & Neuter Initiative, featured in the @ladailynews, helping shed light on the ongoing challenges and critical importance of affordable spay and neuter services citywide. Read more here: dailynews.com/2025/07/30/la-…

In the face of wildfires, economic strain & ICE raids, @foundanimals has provided 108K+ lbs of pet food, 2,100 free spay/neuters & critical care across LA. We're here for pets & people—always. ❤️ Read our mid-year update & join us: foundanimals.org/together-for-l… #TogetherForLA

Thank you @latimes for shedding light on the heartbreaking impact ICE raids are having on both people and their pets in LA. We believe no one should ever be forced to choose between their safety and the well-being of their pet. Read the full article: latimes.com/environment/st…

July is #LostPetPreventionMonth, and at MFA, we’re committed to helping pet parents keep their four-legged family members safe. The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, but it can also be an uneasy time for our pets. Follow these simple tips to help keep your pets safe.