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Joybound People and Pets

Animal rescue in Walnut Creek, CA

We’re on a mission to unleash happiness. Dogs and cats aren’t just animals we take care of. They take care of us too. When you bond with a pet, it is scientifically proven to make you healthier and happier. But you don’t need a bunch of research to tell you that. You can feel it with every belly rub or every time they rush to greet you at the door. Creating that feeling has been our driving purpose for more than 30 years.

We are Joybound People & Pets, formerly the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Joybound is committed to forming, supporting, elevating, and celebrating the human-animal bond through cat and dog rescue and adoption and services such as training and veterinary care, food and supply assistance, therapy and service-animal programs, and rich learning resources for all pet families. Our goal is for every adoption story to become a lasting tale of friendship, love, and mutual happiness.

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2890 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Meet their adoptable pets

2890 Mitchell Drive

Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Joybound People and Pets

We'll also keep you updated on Cutie Pie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cutie Pie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Harlee's adoption status with email updates.
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Harlee

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Lovejoy's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Lovejoy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gizmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Gizmo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Aqui's adoption status with email updates.
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Aqui

Australian Kelpie/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Midnight's adoption status with email updates.
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Midnight

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bob's adoption status with email updates.
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Bob

Domestic Longhair

Male, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Arista's adoption status with email updates.
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Arista

Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Walnut Creek, CA

Rescue FAQs

Contra Costa County, California

Additional adoption info

Learn more about our adoption process at www.joybound.org/adoption-process.

Adoption fees are always waived for Veterans.

Adoption application

https://joybound.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Matchmaker-Profile-2024-021324-1pg.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Joybound People and Pets

Friends of Canines Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 563,
Tracy, CA 95376

Humanimal Connection

27544 Canyon Road,
Los Altos, CA 94022

Wonder Dog Rescue

PO Box 17,
Penngrove, CA 94951

We'll also keep you updated on Ash's adoption status with email updates.
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Ash

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ROMEO's adoption status with email updates.
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ROMEO

English Spot

Male, Adult
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Canelo's adoption status with email updates.
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Canelo

Pit Bull Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Burlingame, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 11 yrs
San Pablo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ISAAC's adoption status with email updates.
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ISAAC

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Everglade 12749's adoption status with email updates.
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Everglade 12749

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs
San Francisco, CA

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