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 …
Adoption Recap – Week of December 15
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 …
From a Scroll to a Second Chance
“I like to think of it as we were actively searching for a dog to rescue me.” How Rio Found His Way to a New Home Thanks to Petfinder & Joybound Sometimes the right dog doesn’t just change your life, …
2025 End-of-Year Recap Video
The Furry Faces YOU Impacted in 2025 As you can imagine, a whole lot of cuteness, joy, and unbridled love happens here at Joybound every single day. So to share a snippet of that with supporters like you, we put …
Spotlight Pet – Week of December 15
Every week, we like to shine a spotlight on an adoptable dog or cat who could use a little extra attention as they search for their perfect family. This week’s Spotlight Pet is… Mira is the kind of dog who …
Pet Photoshoot Recap – December 6
Holiday Pet Photos with Santa Thank you to everyone who joined us for our seasonal holiday pet photoshoot at Joybound! We are so happy our expert volunteer photographer, Sue Andrews, was able to capture these joyful photos of your furry …
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