Adoption Recap – Week of November 17
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 …
FoodShare Pantry Recap – November 16
Free Pet Food Pantry in Concord, CA Thank you to everyone who supported Joybound’s FoodShare free pet food distribution at Contra Costa Animal Services‘ pet microchip and vaccine clinic in Concord, CA. Participation in these community events are an integral …
FoodShare Pantry Recap – November 18
Free Pet Food Pantry at the Unhoused Resource Fair Thank you to everyone who supported Joybound’s FoodShare free pet food distribution at the Concord Library’s Unhoused Resource Fair in Concord, CA. Participation in these community events are an integral part …
Adoption Recap – Week of November 10
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 …
CalFresh (SNAP) Disruption Leaves Lasting Impact; Joybound People & Pets Responds with Emergency Relief Fundraising Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WALNUT CREEK, CA – November 13, 2025: Even with good news of restored CalFresh (SNAP) benefits, many Contra Costa County families are still feeling the aftereffects of the recent cuts to that program because of the government …
Vaccine Clinic Recap – November 8
Community Care in Richmond, CA Thank you to everyone who supported this month’s free pet vaccine and microchip clinic and FoodShare distribution day in Richmond, CA. These monthly events are an integral part of our mission to keep beloved pets …
Adoption Recap – Week of November 3
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 …
Walnut Creek Org Fills Furry Friends’ Bowls During Benefits Freeze (via Patch)
We’re working hard this season to ensure no family has to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets! The Walnut Creek Patch featured our efforts to direct a substantial portion of Joybound’s Giving Tuesday donations this year to re-stock …
What Do You Do if You Find a Lost or Injured Animal?
How to Safely (& Effectively) Be a Good Samaritan If you find a dog or a cat, remember: always think “lost” rather than “stray!” It is easy to assume that found animals are abandoned, but they likely have guardians who …
Impact Report 2024-2025
UNLEASH HAPPINESS Our Mission: To inspire and nurture the human-animal bond and bring people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives. Table of Contents From Our CEO Together, We Unleash Happiness Your Compassion at Work They’re Better Together A …
How Does Joybound’s Admissions Process Work?
Partnering to Change Lives Did you know Joybound People & Pets partners with animal shelters across California and beyond to help ease overcrowding and give more pets a second chance? Our Admissions team regularly visits these “partner shelters,” bringing dogs and cats …
Adoption Recap – Week of October 27
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 …
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