We’re honored to be once again recognized in Diablo Magazine’s 2026 Best of the East Bay readers’ poll as the East Bay’s Best Animal Rescue! Each year, thousands of East Bay residents cast their votes to celebrate their favorite local businesses, services, and organizations, and we’re proud that Joybound People & Pets earned a spot among this year’s winners. Browse the full list below to discover more of the East Bay’s very best!
2026 Best of the East Bay: Our Complete List of Winners
See the full list of this year’s readers’ picks.
Each year, Diablo magazine recognizes local businesses and services that make the East Bay the best! Check out the winners in our July 2026 issue and online at diablomag.com.
PETS:
- Animal Rescue ↣ Joybound People and Pets / Walnut Creek
- Community Dog Park ↣ Canine Corral at Hap Magee Ranch Park / Danville
- Dog-Friendly Restaurant ↣ Lazy Dog / Concord and Dublin
- Dog-Training Classes ↣ Rockem Dog Training / Alamo
- Dog Walker ↣ Diablo Dog Walking and Services / Martinez
- Emergency Vet ↣ VEG / Pleasant Hill and San Ramon
- Full-Service Groomer ↣ Pooch Paradise / Danville
- Independent Pet Store ↣ Molly’s Pup-Purr-ee / Danville
- Pet Boarding ↣ Club K9 / Fremont/Sunol and San Ramon
- Pet Photographer ↣ Gretchen Adams Photography / Concord
- Veterinary Hospital ↣ Animal Wellness Center of Danville / Danville
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We feed our animals high-quality Purina pet food.
You can find all our adorable, adoptable animals on Petfinder