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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 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 Rhubarb's adoption status with email updates.
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Rhubarb

Domestic Shorthair

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

Coonhound/Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 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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We'll also keep you updated on 'Bailey''s adoption status with email updates.
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'Bailey'

Border Collie

Female, Adult
San Ramon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Liam's adoption status with email updates.
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Liam

Domestic Shorthair

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

Boxer

Male, Adult
Davis, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Aretha's adoption status with email updates.
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Aretha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Tracy, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Caddy 04-4285's adoption status with email updates.
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Caddy 04-4285

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Robb's adoption status with email updates.
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Robb

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Pleasanton, CA

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