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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

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

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 Quail's adoption status with email updates.
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Quail

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
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

Contra Costa SPCA

P.O. Box 725,
Concord, CA 94522

Sisters Animal Sanctuary

Elk Grove, CA 95757

We'll also keep you updated on Flower URGENT!!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Flower URGENT!!

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
La Honda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gizmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Gizmo

Boston Terrier

Male, 10 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ryker's adoption status with email updates.
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Ryker

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr
Lodi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Yeti's adoption status with email updates.
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Yeti

English Spot

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dot's adoption status with email updates.
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Dot

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on COLIN's adoption status with email updates.
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COLIN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
STOCKTON, CA

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