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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 Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Shar Pei

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
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

Furry Friends Pet Relief - Petco The Orchards WC

2820 Ygnacio Valley Rd,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Yoga Purr Inc.

2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 4-228,
San Ramon, CA 94583

Pawsitively Purrfect Animal Rescue

P. O. Box 794,
Antioch, CA 94509

We'll also keep you updated on Ms Amber at Martinez Pet Food Express Nov 9th's adoption status with email updates.
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Ms Amber at Martinez Pet Food Express Nov 9th

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BEBE's adoption status with email updates.
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BEBE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Prada's adoption status with email updates.
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Prada

Pit Bull Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Acampo, CA

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