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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 Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

Labrador Retriever/Chihuahua

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Cattle Dog/American Staffordshire Terrier

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

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Brussels Griffon

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Pleasanton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lizzy and Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Lizzy and Jack

Abyssinian

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

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Adult
Dublin, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Hank

Husky

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Lodi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Fremont's adoption status with email updates.
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Fremont

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Palo Alto, CA

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