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Michelson Prize & Grants Program: The Future of Pet Population Control

Posted on August 31, 2023

Video credit: Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs

6th International Symposium on Non-Surgical Contraceptive Methods of Population Control

Event: ACC&D (Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs) | Where: Boston | Dates: July 22 – 24, 2018

Speakers:

Thomas Conlon, Chief Scientific Officer Michelson Found Animals Foundation
Linda Rhodes, Independe nt Consultant, Scientific Advisor, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs

In this video, Thomas Conlon and Linda Rhodes discuss the Michelson Prize & Grants program, which supports research into nonsurgical contraceptive methods for cats and dogs. They talk about the program’s history, goals, and impact, and they share some of the promising research that has been funded by the program.

This video is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the challenges of pet overpopulation and the potential solutions that non-surgical contraception offers. It is also a great way to learn more about the Michelson Found Animals Foundation’s mission and how they help to provide animal welfare services.

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Found Animals primary mission is the happiness and safety of animals. From microchips and registration, to responsible adoption initiatives and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, we are committed to delivering practical solutions that will ensure the health and safety of dogs and cats nationwide. At Found Animals, we’re on the animal’s side. Visit Site »

The Found Animals Registry was built for one reason: to reunite all lost pets with their families. We are dedicated to providing the simplest, most straightforward solution to make our mission a reality. By offering free registration for all microchip brands, we make it easy for pet owners to register and update their pets’ microchips. Visit Site »

In 2008, Found Animals launched the $75 million Michelson Prize & Grants in Reproductive Biology in pursuit of a single-dose, nonsurgical sterilant for cats and dogs. We envision a world in which this product is widely available to animal care professionals as a means to eliminate shelter euthanasia. Visit Site »

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Support for Found Animals and its initiatives comes from the generous contributions of Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson.
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