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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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Mia

American Staffordshire Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
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Bean

Cocker Spaniel/Chihuahua

Male, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
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Saffron

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
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Grayson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Walnut Creek, CA
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Owlbert

Shar Pei/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Walnut Creek, CA
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Nebula

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA

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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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Cole

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Sandrine

American

Female, Young
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Mr Oh My Goodness (aka OMG) Martinez PFE May 3rd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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Mocha

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Female, 1 yr 4 mos
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Gus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Antioch, CA

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