Meet Glenda!
At Joybound People & Pets, our volunteers bring more than time and energy — they bring creativity, care, and joy to everything they do. Whether it’s cuddling shy animals, prepping adoption kits, or folding the fluffiest blankets, every act of kindness leaves a lasting impact.
Glenda, a longtime Joybound foster, brings a particularly heartwarming touch to her work: she knits tiny hats for the kittens in her care. It started as a cozy idea to help keep the littlest heads warm, and over time, it’s become a joyful tradition — a symbol of the love she puts into every animal’s journey.
“I started volunteering to honor [my daughter’s] memory … Each of our foster litters have touched my heart!”
Glenda, Joybound Foster Volunteer
She began volunteering in memory of her daughter, who shared her passion for helping animals. What started as a way to honor that bond has grown into years of caring for vulnerable kittens. Glenda has helped raise many vulnerable kittens, nursing them through early challenges and giving them a soft, loving start — often with a colorful hat to match.
Join the Joy!
Glenda is one of many volunteers who help Joybound create second chances. From knitters to bottle-feeders, laundry heroes to cuddle buddies, greeter gurus to adoption advocates, it takes a whole community to support the animals who need us most.
Become a Foster Volunteer
Foster volunteers change lives every time they welcome a shelter animal into their home. By offering a safe haven, you contribute directly to an animal’s wellbeing, witnessing their transformation and resilience firsthand.
We provide all the supplies you need, plus expert support every step of the way. Orientation is online and available anytime, so you can get started when it works for you.
Make a Donation
Donate to support the care these tiny lives need — like medical treatment, formula, cozy spaces, and more. Joybound is proud that 100% of your donation goes directly to our programs for pets and people.
Send a Gift to the Animals
Visit our Chewy Wish List to see exactly what goods our foster team needs. From puppy pads to milk replacement formula, you can help us stock up on the essential supplies that let us care for the most precious, vulnerable lives found in shelters.
Get Involved
Donate
Your gift changes lives.
Sign Up for Email
Receive updates and inspiring stories.
Volunteer
Volunteers make our mission possible.