Empowering Change for Animals: June News & Events
This month, we celebrate the tremendous success of our recent Pet Wellness Day in Boyle Heights, where hundreds of pets received free medical care, essential resources, and a whole lot of love. We also delve into the critical role of spaying and neutering in reducing pet homelessness and ensuring a healthier animal population.
As you explore, you'll discover:
- The heartwarming impact of our community outreach programs.
- Insights on responsible pet ownership and preventative care.
- Ways you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of animals.
Michelson Found Animals is committed to creating a world where all animals have a chance to thrive. Together, we're making significant strides in achieving this goal.
Let's dive in!
300 Pets and Counting Helped at Michelson Found Animals' Boyle Heights Pet Wellness Day!
Michelson Found Animals’ Better Neighbor Project returned to the Boyle Heights community to join Senator MarÃa Elena Durazo and Assemblymember Miguel Santiago for a Pet Wellness Day to remember!
Here's a glimpse of the impact made thanks to all our community partners and volunteers who made this event pawsible:
- 300 pet families received FREE services!
- 30 pets were spayed or neutered! Did you know that one unspayed female cat can have an average of 2-3 litters per year, and kittens can become pregnant as young as 4-6 months old? This quick reproduction cycle overwhelms shelters and contributes to pet homelessness. Spaying and neutering not only helps control pet populations but also improves your pet's health and lifespan by preventing cancers and other serious conditions.
- 106 microchips registered & 128 pet ID tags distributed to keep pets safe and ensure happy reunions if they get lost.
- Plus, tons of free pet food & supplies were given to loving pet owners!
In addition to this event, we held additional free clinics at the Aliso Pico Recreation Center in partnership with CAMP Clinics, which serviced an additional 150+ pets in May. Together, we're making a difference for pets in Los Angeles!??
Click here to watch our event recap video!
California Adopt-A-Pet Day is June 1, 2024!
California, it's time to OPEN YOUR HEARTS AND HOMES! The 1st CA Adopt-a-Pet Day is June 1st, and it is brought to you by the California Animal Welfare Association with support from the ASPCA and The San Francisco SPCA to provide FREE animal adoptions statewide!
Find a participating shelter at caadoptapetday.org/find-a-shelter.
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Opinion: Why California’s housing crisis has serious consequences for pets as well as people – By Brett Yates
The housing crisis is having a severe impact on pet owners, leading many to part with their beloved four-legged family members. This needs to change. Brett Yates, CEO of Michelson Found Animals, explains in the L.A. Times why simply being "pet-friendly" isn't sufficient and why we should aim for full "pet-inclusivity." Together, we can strive for a future where families and their pets can remain together.?
Click here to read the full article.
Sharing the Stage for Animal Change: Gina Knepp represents MFA at conferences across North America!
MFA's National Shelter Engagement Director, Gina Knepp, has been a rockstar spreading the word about the importance of strong shelter management practices! From Myrtle Beach to Halifax, Gina represented MFA recently at:
Thanks to Gina's dedication, the Return to Home Program is reaching more shelters and helping reunite pets with their families!
Upcoming Events
The 2024 Pets & Housing Awards
Presented by Michelson Found Animals
June 12 l Virtual
MFA's Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative will present eight awards in honor of the impressive efforts made by industry leaders in pet-inclusive housing. Categories for awards include Most Innovative Pet Marketing Campaign, Most Impactful Adoption or Foster Event or Program, and, new this year, The Vanguard Award, Best Leap Forward, and Most Pet-Inclusive Property.
Click here to learn more and to register.?
Leap Venture Studio's Cohort 8 Demo Day
June 13 l Virtual
Join us for Leap's annual demo day event and hear from 7 incredible startups shaping the future of the pet care industry. Tune in on YouTube Live to hear Cohort 8 share how they're shaping the future of pet care!
Click here to learn more and register.