Adoption Recap – Week of January 19
Pet Adoptions Thank you to everyone who welcomed a Joybound shelter guest into their heart and home. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more! They are also encouraged to share updates about their pet via our …
Big Hearts, Wagging Tails: Joybound People & Pets’ Unleash the LOVE Festival Returns to Walnut Creek February 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free community event showcases adoptable animals from around California, local vendors, and innovative animal wellness programs Walnut Creek, CA – January 14, 2026- Joybound People & Pets is bringing the community together for its annual Unleash the …
Adoption Recap – Week of January 12
Pet Adoptions Thank you to everyone who welcomed a Joybound shelter guest into their heart and home. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more! They are also encouraged to share updates about their pet via our …
Vaccine Clinic & FoodShare Pantry Recap – January 10
Community Pet Vaccinations, Microchips, & FoodShare Pantry Thank you to everyone who supported this month’s free pet vaccine and microchip clinic and FoodShare distribution day in Pittsburg, CA. These monthly events are an integral part of our mission to keep …
Adoption Recap – Week of January 5
Pet Adoptions Thank you to everyone who welcomed a Joybound shelter guest into their heart and home. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more! They are also encouraged to share updates about their pet via our …
Adoption Recap – Week of December 29
Pet Adoptions Thank you to everyone who welcomed a Joybound shelter guest into their heart and home. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more! They are also encouraged to share updates about their pet via our …
Your Support Filled the Food Bowls this Winter
Full Hearts AND ALSO Full Bellies Late last year, thousands of pet guardians across Contra Costa County found their lives upended due to the government shutdown and pauses in SNAP / CalFresh benefits. Families were suddenly forced to make the …
FoodShare Pantry Recap – December 30
Free Pet Food Pantry in Walnut Creek, CA Thank you to everyone who supported Joybound’s FoodShare free pet food distribution at our Walnut Creek headquarters on Tuesday, December 30. These community events are an integral part of our mission to …
California Legislative Ban on Cat Declawing, Crackdown on Puppy Mills Set to Take Effect in 2026
Did you know that a handful of new pet-related laws went into effect at the start of 2026? This legislation represents stronger protections for animals AND pet guardians in the state of California, while also increasing the availability of veterinary …
Scratch to Match
Scratch to Reveal Your Gift Match We have a surprise for you — and a limited-time match that will increase your impact for pets today. Use your finger or mouse to “scratch” below! Normally we’d redirect you to a scratching …
Adoption Recap – Week of December 22
Pet Adoptions Thank you to everyone who welcomed a Joybound shelter guest into their heart and home. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more! They are also encouraged to share updates about their pet via our …
Community Cat Fix Fest Recap – December 20
Community Cat Fix Fest Thank you to everyone who supported Joybound’s recent Community Cat Fix Fest day. At these events, Joybound’s clinic team spends a full day altering (spaying/neutering) as many community cats as possible, who were trapped and brought …
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