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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 Riko's adoption status with email updates.
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Riko

Siberian Husky

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

Chihuahua

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

Siberian Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Australian Shepherd

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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Joybound People and Pets

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Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Animal Rescue Recon, Inc.

P.O. Box 638,
Oakley, CA 94561

First Responders Animal ResQ

Discovery Bay, CA 94505

We'll also keep you updated on Ember's adoption status with email updates.
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Ember

Belgian Malinois/Dutch Shepherd

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Pleasant Hill, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gumdrop's adoption status with email updates.
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Gumdrop

Tabby

Female, 9 mos
Stockton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Corsair's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Corsair

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
El cerrito, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JoJo's adoption status with email updates.
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JoJo

Labrador Retriever/Mastiff

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA

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