Michelson Found Animals Foundation

Pets are family, and Michelson Found Animals Foundation & the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative are thrilled to champion the winners of the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards! These incredible individuals & organizations are making a huge difference by creating welcoming communities for pets & their humans. From creative pet events to innovative pet amenities, these winners are breaking down barriers and ensuring families can stay together. Sequoia Dane Park Grapevine The Management Group Rainier Properties ATX MGMT Residential Oklahoma Humane Society Urban Resource Institute Read more about their inspiring work and the importance of pet-inclusive housing: https://lnkd.in/gmGATZuw

Animal shelter heroes, this conference is for you! Learn actionable tools and data-driven strategies to save more lives in your community and achieve no-kill status by 2025. Gain insights from diverse leaders in animal welfare and network with colleagues across the country. Attending the Best Friends Animal Society Conference? Make sure to say hi to our team, including our own Gina Knepp, National Shelter Engagement Director for MFA, who will be presenting. Make this year the turning point for your shelter – join us!   Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gcDF6y3E

PIHI Industry Principal, Judy Bellack, offers this in-depth look at how the junk fee initiative may impact one area - the various pet fees that have become the norm in recent years. #petinclusive #junkfees #petfees #multifamily

As July marks #LostPetPreventionMonth, it's essential to highlight the increased risk of pets going missing due to fireworks and summer travel. Did you know one in three pets will get lost at some point in their lifetime, and 90% will never return home without an ID? We need to ramp up our efforts to safeguard our beloved furry companions. One crucial step is ensuring your pet always wears a collar with an updated ID tag. Additionally, microchipping your pet and maintaining current contact information with a registry is highly recommended. If your pet gets lost, a microchip significantly increases the chances of a safe return home. For further insights and comprehensive tips on keeping your pet safe this July, we invite you to explore our blog at https://lnkd.in/gaT6xceK

Join the Movement! Get Involved with Animals this Summer.

Animal shelter heroes, this conference is for you! Join us at Best Friends Animal Society’s National Conference July 11-13 in Orlando! Team MFA will be presenting and sharing research about pet-inclusive housing and return-to-home practices. Say hi to our team, gain insights, and register today at bestfriends.org/conference.

We know that housing issues are a top reason why pets are separated from their families and are not able to find new homes. We took a look at the pet-friendly vs. pet-inclusive rental housing landscape in Michigan, and we found that no market is above 13% when it comes to more pet-inclusive policies. We hope that animal welfare organizations and others are able to use this data to help guide conversations around increasing access to pet-inclusive housing. https://lnkd.in/edQAmJfD #research #petinclusive #housing #animalshelters

Heads Up, Pet Parents! July is Lost Pet Prevention Month! More pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of the year. Keep your pet family safe with these quick safety tips: -Your pet has a collar and updated I.D. tag on at all times. -Your pet is microchipped, and it’s registered with up-to-date information. -Always have your pet on a leash and collar/harness when outdoors. -Try a calming aid. -Maintain a calm, safe place. Let's make this a happy & safe July for all! For more tips, visit https://lnkd.in/dbSdrbu

Los Angeles! Check this out! We are so incredibly proud of our former student, Lauren, who graduated from the Michelson Institute for Pet Professions. She is now opening her own grooming business this week. Join the celebration grand opening party and book your appointment at https://lnkd.in/gKnevu9s.