Michelson Found Animals, an independently funded nonprofit working to find the big ideas that reduce euthanasia in shelters, announced on Monday (March 2nd) that registration is open for its second Michelson Found Animals Saving Pets Challenge on crowdfunding platform, Crowdrise. With even more incentives compared to the 2014 challenge, animal welfare organizations from across the country are encouraged to sign up to raise funds through the CrowdRise platform for programs that benefit companion animals and address the underlying causes of shelter euthanasia in their community.
In its inaugural year, the Michelson Found Animals Saving Pets Challenge raised over $1 million toward programs aimed at reducing shelter pet euthanasia and reached over 175 humane societies, municipal sheltering agencies, spay/neuter clinics and rescue organizations.
This year, the organization that raises the most money to help at-risk animals will win a $50,000 grant from Michelson Found Animals; second place will win $20,000; third place will win $10,000; fourth place will win $7,500; and fifth place will win $5,000. In addition, more than $25,000 in grants will be awarded during the Weekly Bonus Challenges giving every team an opportunity to win, not just the top fundraisers.
There are no restrictions on the type of projects participants can raise money for, provided they address the common goal of increasing live outcomes of pets in shelters. Teams can raise money for projects that prevent shelter intake, or accelerate live releases.
Executive director at Michelson Found Animals, Aimee Gilbreath stated, “Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s Michelson Found Animals Saving Pets Challenge, we wanted to bring back the campaign with bigger and better prizes to continue to make strides in reducing the number of pets euthanized each year. We understand that saving pets take money, so we’re here to help organizations large and small make an even larger impact in their local communities.”
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, funded by Dr. Gary Michelson and his wife Alya Michelson, is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization that works to achieve one goal: find the big ideas that help reduce the number of pets euthanized in shelters each year. Led by business and medical professionals, we develop innovative solutions that address the underlying causes of shelter euthanasia.
Programs address pet adoption, low-cost spay neuter services, pet microchipping and registration, and sterilization research. By offering a wealth of educational resources to pet owners and animal care professionals, Michelson Found Animals advances the health and safety of animals everywhere.
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