Michelson Center for Public Policy

Los Angeles is taking its animal shelter overcrowding crisis seriously. The LA City Council is slated to consider two key pieces of the puzzle to solve this ongoing challenge in the coming months: 1. Increasing the #SpayAndNeuter voucher amount;?and 2. Mandating #microchips for the city’s dogs, cats, horses, and rabbits. Increasing the?city’s S&N voucher program?to a more sustainable rate will allow more veterinarians to participate, making spay and neuter services more affordable/accessible and reducing accidental litters that end up in LA’s shelters. Mandating microchips for the city’s pets?is a simple, affordable, and effective tool for reuniting lost pets with their families, keeping them with their loved ones and out of the city’s shelters. Together, these two policies have the potential to reshape LA’s approach to animal welfare with empathy and respect, addressing the city’s shelter overcrowding at its roots with sustainable solutions.?

We are pleased to see the Los Angeles City Council vote unanimously to prevent the eviction of renters solely for housing people or pets displaced by the LA wildfires. Our gratitude goes to Councilmembers Traci Park and Bob Blumenfield for introducing this important motion. Leslie A. was at today's meeting on behalf of Michelson Center for Public Policy to provide Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative data highlighting the importance of keeping people and pets together during this period of displacement. This action is an inspiring step toward ensuring people and their pets remain together in housing. #PetInclusiveHousing #PeopleAndPetsTogether #LAWildfires

The DC Council has unanimously passed the Pets in Housing Act! This is a huge step forward for pet-inclusive housing, as it eliminates breed restrictions and sets a cap on pet rent – a move that will help keep people and pets out of unsafe living situations. #pets #housing #inclusivehousing

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Celebrating our incredible founders and our partnership with COMMUNITY ANIMAL MEDICINE PROJECT, INC.! We’re honored that our visionary founders, Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson, and the inspiring Robert and Erika Brunson Fund were recognized with the prestigious Pioneer Award at CAMP’s gala this year. This award celebrates their unwavering commitment to animal welfare and their tireless efforts to provide accessible spay and neuter services to pets in need. Together with CAMP Clinics, we're making a difference. Our partnership is focused on reducing pet overpopulation and ensuring all animals have access to affordable veterinary care. Watch this special tribute video to learn more about their extraordinary contributions. Want to know more about our work with CAMP Clinics? Click here: https://lnkd.in/gAj3pbfB

Thank you to Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature for enacting #AB2458, the GAINS for Student Parents Act! This law, co-sponsored by MCPP, is the first of its kind in the nation and a major victory for higher education equity, as it helps ensure 400,000+ student parents and their children are set on clearer paths to college success and multigenerational prosperity. Read an op-ed about the bill by MCPP's Queena Hoang, Ed.D. here: https://lnkd.in/gwA8JXen

Thank you Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Norma Torres for introducing this such important legislation. The BASIC Act will help ensure that students can meet their basic needs while pursuing higher education. Read more about the bill here: https://bit.ly/3TK9uRz

One of the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy founders, Arie Belldegrun, is a true BioPower Player. Read more about his passion for creating a healthier future for all here: https://bit.ly/3zz1dJs

California must address the distrubing findings in a Los Angeles Times investigation into the state’s lucrative underground puppy resale market. Officials must end the practice of destroying crucial pet import records. https://bit.ly/4gEcrgw

The animal shelter crisis in Los Angeles feels intractable and animals continue to suffer. As things approach a breaking point, prioritizing back-to-basics leadership and community engagement can help us turn a new leaf. Read @FoundAnimalsOrg's solutions here: https://bit.ly/3MYt2Oq