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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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2890 Mitchell Drive

Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Adoptable pets at Joybound People and Pets

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Plum

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Walnut Creek, CA
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Eucalyptus

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Walnut Creek, CA
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Captain

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
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Topaz

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA
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Lori

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA
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Sage

Dachshund

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

Contra Costa SPCA

P.O. Box 725,
Concord, CA 94522

Transform a Street Dog- Vacaville, CA

2419 Falls Place Ct,
Vacaville, CA 95688

Peninsula CatWorks

P. O. Box 70101,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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Paris and Armand

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Walnut Creek, CA
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Jackie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Chihuahua

Male, Senior
San Ramon, CA
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TUCK

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
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FIGARO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
STOCKTON, CA
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Thing 2

Chinchilla, American

Male, 9 mos
Richmond, CA
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FREYA

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA

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