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Joybound People & Pets Hosts Animal Disaster Response Training on Emergency Readiness (via Pet Age)
When disaster strikes, preparation can make all the difference. Pet Age recently highlighted how Joybound People & Pets brought together more than 80 animal welfare and emergency response professionals for a hands-on training focused on disaster readiness, collaboration, and lifesaving …
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Camp Joybound Recap – Week of June 15
Summer Break Camp We’re thrilled to have completed our second Camp Joybound session of Summer 2026! This week of fun (shortened for the Juneteenth holiday) included interactive experiences with departments and programs spanning across our Walnut Creek headquarters. Campers were …
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Vaccine Clinic & FoodShare Pantry Recap – June 13
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 …
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Adoption Recap – Week of June 8
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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Camp Joybound Recap – Week of June 8
Summer Break Camp We’re thrilled to have completed our first Camp Joybound session of Summer 2026! This week of fun included interactive experiences with departments and programs spanning across our Walnut Creek headquarters. Thank you to everyone who signed their …
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FoodShare Pantry Recap – June 11
Free Pet Food Pantry in Concord, CA Thank you to everyone who supported Joybound’s free pet food distribution at the Concord Library and Concord Mobile Dignity Center‘s Unhoused Resource Fair on Thursday, May 14. These community events are an integral …
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Disaster Response Workshop – June 3 & 4
A West Coast Training for Animal Emergency Management Last week, Joybound teamed up with Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR) to host members of the animal welfare community for a two-day workshop dedicated to real-world training, peer collaboration, and strategic planning …
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Hear From Veteran Support Organizations (via Veterans’ Voices)
Joybound was thrilled to make a guest appearance on Veterans’ Voices, a live talk show, podcast, and television program produced by the Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office and Contra Costa Television (CCTV), providing resources, benefit information, and a supportive …
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Joybound Receives 25 Kittens Displaced from Orange County Emergency (via The Lamorinda Weekly)
When a recent emergency in Orange County forced evacuations and strained local shelters, Joybound stepped in to help. Lamorinda Weekly highlighted how 25 kittens were safely transferred to our Walnut Creek campus as part of a coordinated effort to create …
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Adoption Recap – Week of June 1
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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Regional Collaboration with Joybound People & Pets During Orange County Emergency Saves Pet Lives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Working alongside ASPCA and Orange County Animal Care, Joybound received 25 kittens from the region to help relieve overcrowded local Southern California shelters. Walnut Creek, CA – June 5, 2026 – In response to a recent emergency …
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Kitten Season: a Critical Moment for Care, Compassion, and Community (via The Press)
Kitten season is here — and with it comes a wave of the tiniest, most vulnerable arrivals. The Press recently highlighted how this critical time of year brings an influx of newborn kittens into shelters like Joybound, placing extra demand …
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