• ARF is Joybound!

    ARF is Joybound!

    For more than 30 years, Animal Rescue Foundation supporters like you have made it possible to save the lives of thousands of cats and dogs and unite them with loving families. Together, we’ve formed and supported almost 50,000 life-changing bonds …

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  • Recent Adoptions – Week of April 8

    Recent Adoptions – Week of April 8

    Last week was another incredible week of pet adoptions! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!

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  • Help Vets with PTSD Get Life-Saving Service Dogs (NextAvenue.org)

    Help Vets with PTSD Get Life-Saving Service Dogs (NextAvenue.org)

    PBS’s NextAvenue.org published an article about the growing number of opportunities nationwide for Veterans to receive psychiatric service dogs for the service-related trauma. Among the programs featured was Joybound’s Shelter to Service program! Our CEO Susan Lee Vick and longtime, …

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  • Recent Adoptions – Week of April 1

    Recent Adoptions – Week of April 1

    Last week was another incredible week of pet adoptions! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!

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  • Free Pet Vaccine Clinic

    Free Pet Vaccine Clinic

    Saturday, May 11Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CABeginning at 9 am We want to make sure your furry friend is as healthy and happy as possible. For more information about these events, please contact our Community Solutions team. Our …

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  • Make a Gift

    Save Lives and Bring Joy Financial Donations Your gift makes a life-changing difference for animals and people in need. Donate Items Donate items from our wish list or donate your used vehicle. Shop Save lives while you shop for pet …

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  • Celebrating Caturday Spay (and Neuter) Day!

    Celebrating Caturday Spay (and Neuter) Day!

    On the heels of World Spay Day in February, and in advance of “kitten season” when we typically see a surge in stray kittens who often face major health obstacles, our veterinary team and dedicated Joybound volunteers spayed and neutered …

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  • Recent Adoptions – Week of March 25

    Recent Adoptions – Week of March 25

    Last week was another incredible week of pet adoptions! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!

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  • Joybound Around Town

    Joybound Around Town

    Sunday, May 19th Paw-rade: 10 – 11 am • Pet Festival: 11 am – 3 pm Broadway Plaza • Walnut Creek, CA About the Paw-rade Pet Walk Joybound Around Town begins at 10 am with a celebratory pet walk. Participants …

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  • Recent Adoptions – Week of March 18

    Recent Adoptions – Week of March 18

    Last week was another incredible week of pet adoptions! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!

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  • FoodShare Pantry

    FoodShare Pantry

    Saturday, April 6Saturday, May 4Saturday, June 1Joybound People & Pets • Walnut Creek, CA9 – 11 am Nobody should have to choose between feeding their pet and feeding themselves. For more information about these events, please contact our Community Solutions …

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  • Jen Peabody: a True Hero for the Animals

    Jen Peabody: a True Hero for the Animals

    The Joybound family tragically lost someone very special this year. We’d like to take a moment to give special recognition and tribute to Jennifer Peabody, Joybound’s longtime Veterinary Services Administrator. After more than 21 years with the organization, the impact …

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  • Recent Adoptions – Week of March 11

    Recent Adoptions – Week of March 11

    Last week was another incredible week of pet adoptions! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!

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