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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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Adoptable pets at Joybound People and Pets

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

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 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

Whis-Purr Rescue, Inc.

346 El Camino Real,
Redwood City, CA 94062

NorCal Poodle Rescue

Walnut Creek, CA 94598

A Better Chance Rescue

San Mateo, CA 94403

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

Siberian Husky/Great Pyrenees

Male, 7 mos
Dublin, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tyler's adoption status with email updates.
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Tyler

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Vacaville, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HASHBROWN's adoption status with email updates.
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HASHBROWN

Domestic Shorthair

Female 8 mos
Manteca, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ZULY's adoption status with email updates.
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ZULY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Martinez, CA

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