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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 Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Berry

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Golden Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Bulldog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
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

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PetSmart, 850 W. Hamilton Avenue,
Campbell, CA 95008

All Beings Cooperative

Lafayette, CA 94549

We'll also keep you updated on Pico De Gato's adoption status with email updates.
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Pico De Gato

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Novato, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Baloo 2024's adoption status with email updates.
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Baloo 2024

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 mo
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Missy Elliott's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy Elliott

Florida White

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chow Chow's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Chow Chow

Chow Chow

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny Diamond's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny Diamond

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PUMA THURMAN's adoption status with email updates.
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PUMA THURMAN

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
San Jose, CA

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