Important Updates and Events for Pet Lovers This October!
October brings exciting news for animal lovers!
Now grab your favorite pumpkin-spiced beverage, and let's dive in.
Another remarkable Pet Wellness Day hosted by the Better Neighbor Project in Los Angeles!
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the entire community for contributing to the success of this event. We have so much gratitude to Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and Senator Maria Elena Durazo for hosting us at Cypress Park and Recreation Center.?
Our team of dedicated partners, volunteers, and staff provided free hygiene and wellness services to 326 pets, registered 114 microchips, created 85 pet ID tags, and distributed 430 bags of pet food. Over 150 pets were also signed up for free spay and neuter services through MFA’s Spay & Neuter Initiative.?
Special acknowledgment is extended to Weruva for their generous pet food donation and Greater Good Charities for their contribution of 100 pet beds. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to provide these resources and foster a sense of community for pet owners in need.
Click here to watch our full recap video.
Interested in attending or supporting our events? Visit foundanimals.org to find our event calendar, volunteer opportunities, and pet resources for all.
LA’s Animal Shelters Need Immediate Relief. A Back-to-Basics Approach Can Provide It
The Los Angeles Daily News recently published an important op-ed by MFA’s National Shelter Engagement Director, Gina Knepp.
In the piece, Gina sheds light on the pressing challenges animal shelters are facing in Los Angeles and proposes a "back-to-basics" approach to address them.
This is a crucial conversation to have, and we appreciate the Daily News for bringing it to the forefront. Read the full op-ed here.
Join Us for the Inaugural Pet Care and Animal Health Conference
Be part of a groundbreaking event where innovation meets compassion. Compass brings together industry experts and pioneers to explore cutting-edge solutions and advance the future of animal health. Join us for this two-day experience, April 10-11 in DC, where leaders from pet care, animal health, and more will collaborate to shape the future of the industry.
Click here to learn more and register.
Watch On Demand: Pet Week on Capitol Hill
Thank you to HABRI for another insightful Pet Week on Capitol Hill! The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative and Michelson Center for Public Policy were proud sponsors of the event and enjoyed participating in discussions on critical animal welfare issues.
If you missed any of this year's sessions as they aired live, don't worry - you can watch all sessions here.
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MFA Champions Spay and Neuter Initiatives
On September 17th, MFA’s Spay & Neuter Initiative Program Manager Jana Brennan presented a public testimony to the Board of LA Animal Services (LAAS) Commissioners in support of a unified mission with our animal welfare partners to tackle the spay and neuter backlog in Los Angeles' six city shelters. MFA recently increased ongoing grant funding to the Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP) to specifically focus on expediting spay and neuter procedures for the waitlisted adopted animals at North Central and East Valley shelters. Jana also emphasized MFA's commitment to providing long-term solutions and partnerships to LAAS, which will include continued funding to high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter organizations and grant programs aimed at increasing access to veterinary care for shelter animals and pet owners in the community.???
We are incredibly proud of Jana who champions this initiative. In partnership with The Robert and Erika Brunson Fund, MFA made a historic $1 million dollar grant to CAMP in early 2024 to support the construction of a state-of-the-art high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter training clinic in Los Angeles.?
Click here to learn more about The Robert and Erika Brunson Fund and our spay and neuter programs.
Upcoming Events
CARE - The Gathering
October 4-6 l In Person l Philadelphia, PA
The Gathering is CARE’s 3rd annual conference, which highlights the wisdom of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) people working in partnership with Human and Animal organizations and Proximate Leaders. This unique event is deeply rooted in Community Wisdom.?
MFA is a proud sponsor of the event and is excited to connect with the 250 attendees, including veterinary students, animal welfare professionals, donors, and community members advocating for human well-being and animal care.
This year’s Gathering will focus on recognizing the gifts we have as individuals, prioritizing relationship building, and partnering together to bring about systemic change.
Click here to learn more and register.
Long Beach Pet Fair
October 19 - 20 l In Person l Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Loves Animals, and so do we! The Better Neighbor Project is a proud sponsor and exhibitor of the 3rd annual Long Beach Pet Fair. This two-day event features local animal rescues and shelters, pet-focused vendors and small businesses, and animal welfare educational booths.
The Long Beach Pet Fair will be held October 19-20 at Marina Green Park, located at 386 E. Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. Well-socialized and vaccinated family pets are welcome. All animals must be contained in carriers, strollers, or on a leash. No leashes longer than 6 feet are permitted.
Click here to learn more.
Race For The Rescues
October 5 l In Person l Pasadena, CA
Looking for a fun day out with family and friends? We’ve got you covered! MFA is a proud sponsor of the 19th Annual RACE FOR THE RESCUES on October 5th at The Rose Bowl, hosted by our friends Rescue Train.
This year, 16 incredible nonprofits are joining forces for this life-saving event. They rely on your support to keep their doors open and continue rescuing animals in need. Sometimes, we’re the animals’ only hope.
Join a team, support a nonprofit, cheer on the sidelines, or just come for some laughs and shop their awesome vendors! Can’t make it? Sign up as a couch potato and help save animals’ lives in the comfort of your couch.
Click here to learn more.