In honor of #volunteerappreciationmonth our Better Neighbor Project team threw a memorable appreciation party for our invaluable event volunteers filled with joy, recognition, and fun. Thank you, volunteers!

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Proposed legislation AB 2216 could change pet-inclusive housing policies in CA. Rental operators, it's time to prep for potential shifts in the pet landscape. Dive into Judy Bellack's latest blog post for insights and proactive tips.

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Calling all pet-inclusive rental communities!
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative is hosting its 3rd annual Pets and Housing Awards – a chance to showcase your efforts in creating amazing spaces for both pets and their people!

Learn more here:
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Michelson Found Animals is a proud sponsor of this year's Texas Unites for Animals Conference. MFA's National Shelter Engagement Director, Gina Knepp, will be presenting, and the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative team will be in attendance exhibiting.

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Great news for animal lovers in LA! The City Council is moving forward with a program that pays people to foster pets in need. This could be a game-changer for overcrowded shelters and help many animals find homes.

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Our next Pet Wellness Day is on 4/27 with Senator María Elena Durazo & Miguel Santiago! The Pet Food Pantry is open to the public with no appointment needed; however, appointments are required for wellness services.

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/petday27.

Calling all animal advocates and research lovers! Do you love pets AND making a difference? This #NationalVolunteerWeek , help us keep more pets with their families! Learn more and sign up at petsandhousing.org! #nationalvolunteermonth

Thank you, Annenberg PetSpace, for having our CEO on their latest episode of the PetSpace Podcast! Tune in to hear about Brett Yates’s journey into the field of animal welfare, the many initiatives that MFA is working on, and what he loves most about his work!
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Nominations for the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards are now open! Our 3rd annual event returns virtually on June 12! This is your opportunity to showcase what you have done to build pet-inclusive communities. For more info and to submit your nomination, visit petsandhousing.org/2024-pet-awards.

It’s #NationalPetDay ! Join us in honoring our cherished animal companions. Whether they are covered in fur, feathers, or scales, today is a day to celebrate the extraordinary connection between humans and animals.

Insights derived from comprehensive rental housing community pet data have the potential to be transformative. But how much pet data is actually tracked?

Read more in the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative’s blog here:

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Thank you, New York Post, for mentioning Found Animals and reminding us about keeping our pets safe during earthquakes. Click below to learn how to prepare your pet before, during, and after an earthquake. Let's all be prepared to keep our whole families safe!

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The biggest thank you to Community Animal Medicine Project & Hilda Solis for their continued support to provide more access to services to pets and the people who care for them. In March, 222 pets received vaccines, and 84 received spay and neuter services free of charge at the East LA Civic Center.

What’s the perfect environment for a passionate and energetic person who changed their college major six times?

Read on to learn about Leap Venture Studio & Academy and Paige Ellen’s exciting work!

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Last call for RSVPs! Join us this Saturday, March 30, for a special screening of PBS’s Shelter Me at Annenberg PetSpace!

RSVP for the advanced screening here:
6 p.m. RSVP
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7 p.m. RSVP
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Thank you to our community, partners, and volunteers for making our March Pet Wellness Day a success! Thanks to your support, we were able to provide free services to 555 dogs and cats at the East LA Civic Center in partnership with Hilda Solis.

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Thank you Maddie's Fund for having the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative team at this week’s community conversations, “Keeping Pets and People Together in Rental Housing.”

Watch the full conversation here and join the movement for pet-friendly housing!

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From Dr. Gary K. Michelson, an article that explores how to tackle overcrowding in animal shelters. Expanding low-cost spay and neuter programs is a key solution to reduce pet homelessness. Read more via the Daily Breeze:
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Congrats to Leap Venture Studio & Academy on their Cohort 8 kickoff in London on March 4, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for six companies dedicated to advancing the pet care industry.

Register for their June 13 Demo Day event here:
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Michelson Found Animals is a proud sponsor of My Dog Is My Home Co-Sheltering Conference 2024: Together We Thrive.

The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative team will be presenting their data and resources at this year's conference. Click below to learn more.

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