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ARF’s Animals on Broadway is Now Joybound Around Town on Broadway
The Beloved Annual Celebration of Pets and Their People is Back for its 24th Year What: Joybound Around Town, formerly Animal Rescue Foundation’s (ARF’s) Animals on Broadway, is a community celebration of the special bond between pets and people, and the …
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Breaking New Ground for Good Jobs and Clean Pets
Careers and clean dogs are the aim of the Engelstad Grooming Academy and Salon, which broke ground on March 4. Joybound CEO Susan Lee Vick was joined by Kris, Sean, and Erin Engelstad and Jane Fielden of the Engelstad Foundation, …
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On Valentine’s Day, We Are Joybound
By Susan Lee Vick, CEO of Joybound People & Pets Roses and chocolate may be commercial symbols of love on Valentine’s Day – but for me, every day, it’s the wag of my dog’s tail or a cat’s thunderous purr …
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Will You Be Mine? Animal Rescue Foundation is now Joybound
Beloved animal rescue organization celebrates the human-animal bond this Valentine’s Day and beyond; also hosting community adopt-a-thon Feb. 17 WALNUT CREEK, CA, February 14, 2024 – After 32 years as the Animal Rescue Foundation, one of Contra Costa County’s longest-serving …
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ARF is Joybound!
For more than 30 years, Animal Rescue Foundation supporters like you have made it possible to save the lives of thousands of cats and dogs and unite them with loving families. Together, we’ve formed and supported almost 50,000 life-changing bonds …
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2023 End of Year Video
Every December, we like to recap the past year in the form of a music video. 2023, your support made a world of difference for at-risk animals and pet guardians in need. This includes: Please enjoy some of the happy …
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Impact Report – FY22-23
Since joining ARF as CEO in December 2022, I have been in awe of this amazing organization’s energized and visionary efforts — made possible by supporters, volunteers, and partners like you — to enrich the lives of pets and the people who love them.
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The Animal Rescue Foundation Announces New Initiative to Expand Transformative Pets and Vets Program
A New Service Foster Dog Program Will Improve Access and Expedite Training for Veterans Seeking Psychiatric Service Dogs WALNUT CREEK, CA, November 1, 2023 – In response to the success and transformative results of the organization’s Pets and Vets program, …
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The Animal Rescue Foundation Welcomes New Chief Talent Officer and Chief Programs Officer to Executive Leadership Team
WALNUT CREEK, CA, September 30, 2023 –The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) welcomes two key additions to the organization’s senior leadership team. Raul del Barco will join as ARF’s Chief Talent Officer and in her newly expanded role, Rebecca Katz will …
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Paws Press Magazine — Fall 2023
As I write this update, we are coming to the end of a busy and eventful summer at ARF. More than 500 animals were adopted between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s 500 pets who are now living healthier and happier lives, and 500 families experiencing the love and joy that comes from having a…
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KPIX News: Finding a Forever Home with Juliette Goodrich
KPIX’s Goodrich visited the Animal Rescue Foundation to meet Oso, a husky mix who has officially been at the shelter for a full year.
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The Animal Rescue Foundation Names Lisa Moore As Chief Advancement Officer
WALNUT CREEK, CA, September 7, 2023 – The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) has announced Lisa Moore is joining the organization to serve as Chief Advancement Officer. Ms. Moore brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in development. She will …
