Thrift Store Expands to Feature Interactive Cat Adoption Space (via Pet Age)
Big things have been happening at Joybound’s Thrift Store, Cat Lounge & Adoption Center this year! Pet Age recently highlighted this year’s expansion of our new cat adoption space, creating even more opportunities for visitors to connect with adoptable cats …
Adoption Recap – Week of May 4
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 …
When Partnership Saves a Life
Goldie’s Story Sometimes, lifesaving moments happen with little warning. Goldie, a beautiful Mastiff mix, arrived at Joybound on February 26, 2026, from a partner shelter in Tehama County. Her gentle demeanor and aptitude for service work had her designated for Joybound’s Shelter to Service program, offering her a future …
Adoption Recap – Week of April 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 …
Community Care Day Recap – April 23
Resources for People & Pets Experiencing Housing Instability Thank you to everyone who supported our Community Care Day event at Trinity Center in Walnut Creek, CA — free resource fair for adults experiencing housing instability in Contra Costa County. Through …
Adoption Recap – Week of April 20
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 April 13
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 – April 11
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 Richmond, CA. These monthly events are an integral part of our mission to keep …
How Expensive Are Service Dogs, Really? (via Yahoo Life)
Curious about the real cost of a service dog? Yahoo Life and A-Z Animals broke it down, with insight from Joybound’s Shelter to Service Program Director, Amanda Conlon — an expert in the extensive training, time, and care that go …
Adoption Recap – Week of April 6
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 …
Is Your Dog Sleeping Enough? (via Newsweek)
How much sleep does your dog really need? Newsweek explored the topic with expert insight — including guidance from Joybound’s Dr. Waliani Sung — highlighting common signs that a dog may not be getting enough rest and what pet guardians …
Adoption Recap – Week of March 30
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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