LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Michelson Found Animals Foundation hosted its 6th annual Gala on October 14, where they honored an impressive lineup of leaders in the animal welfare community for their exceptional dedication and advocacy for animals:
- United States Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a longtime advocate for the protection of wild and domestic animals.
- California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh, who along with Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell co-authored AB485, signed into law this month, making California the first state to promote shelter pet adoption by requiring retail pet shops to source their animals from shelters and rescues.
- Jane Berkey, Founder of Animal Farm Foundation, whose mission is to work nationally to secure equal treatment and opportunity for "pit bull" dogs.
- Greg Lucas, Founder of Shelterluv, an organization dedicated to delivering world-class software to animal shelters and rescues to help them work faster and more efficiently, in order to help more animals get adopted, thereby reducing euthanasia rates.
“It’s very important that these individuals and organizations whose missions and causes align with our own at Michelson Found Animals, be recognized for the great work that they’re doing,” said Dr. Gary Michelson, founder of Michelson Found Animals Foundation. “The better allied we all are—sharing and acknowledging our efforts, strengths and advances—the more efficient we’ll be at reaching our collective end goal of saving pets, enriching lives.”
Other distinguished guests at the event included:
- Cesar Milan, dog behaviorist and author widely known for his Emmy-nominated television series Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan
- Dr. Neal Barnard, an associate professor of medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, author, clinical researcher, and founding president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and founder of Barnard Medical Center, a nonprofit primary care medical center in Washington, D.C.
- Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States
- Francis Battista, Co-founder of Best Friends Animal Society
- Judie Mancuso, President of Social Compassion in Legislation
- Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilmember
- Los Angeles, Culver City and West Hollywood elected officials
Guests of the invitation-only event hosted by Dr. Michelson and Alya Michelson enjoyed cocktails and vegan hors d’oeuvres during a reception that featured adoptable animals available at Michelson Found Animals Adopt and Shop. During the dinner presentation, emceed by Aimee Gilbreath, Executive Director of Michelson Found Animals, leaders in animal welfare both spoke on the issues at hand and accepted awards for their efforts.
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About Michelson Found Animals:
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation is a nonprofit supporting pet owners and animal welfare organizations; their mission is Saving Pets, Enriching Lives. After celebrating a decade of service to animals, they continue to grow as they find new and innovative ways to help pets and the people who care for them. In addition to creating the first free microchip registry, they now have their own adoption centers, research next generation spay/neuter technology, and sell affordable high-quality products—all in the service of pets. Their unique perspective into all aspects of animal welfare allows them to better support pet owners and pet professionals alike. All of this is possible thanks to generous funding from Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson.
See how they’re using their brains and expertise to obtain real, sustainable results at foundanimals.org. To learn more about the free microchip registry, and the many innovative tools that are making it easier to connect lost pets to their people, check out found.org. Their spay/neuter technology research is at michelsonprizeandgrants.org. And to find out more about the Michelson Found Animals Adopt & Shop locations, where all profits go back to caring for their adoptable pets, take a look at adoptandshop.org.
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