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Inside This Issue
From Our CEO
Greetings! I hope this finds you and your furry best friends enjoying the first weeks of spring. This early in the year, I’m already struck by the remarkable support for pets and their people your partnership has made possible.
In January, when thousands of families and their beloved pets were traumatized by the LA wildfires, Joybound swiftly mobilized to help. Close collaboration with Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control allowed us to quickly evacuate scores of dogs and cats, clearing precious shelter space for LA’s lost and displaced pets. Your support made it possible for Joybound’s dedicated staff and volunteers to do whatever it took to ensure the safety and comfort of these sweet pets.
The LA evacuation is one of countless high-impact mission moments during Greg McCoy’s remarkable 32 years as Joybound’s Board President. As Greg transitions into new Board roles, we celebrate our organization’s remarkable growth under his leadership. Greg’s vision, wisdom, and constancy grew a grassroots strip mall rescue into the highly effective human-animal bond organization Joybound is today, rescuing and adopting more animals than ever and working to keep pet families together.
Jennifer Hall, Joybound’s new Board President, brings both deep organizational knowledge and her own innovative vision for helping Joybound form and support even more joyful bonds between pets and their people. You’ll find an inspiring preview of Joybound’s future under her leadership in this edition of Joy.
Your strong partnership allows Joybound’s mission of hope and transformation to thrive. No matter the challenges we may face, together, we’re building a future where more people can feel the unconditional, reciprocal love only a pet can share. All of us at Joybound are so very happy to advance this life-saving, life-enriching work with you.
Thank you!
Susan Lee Vick
Chief Executive Officer
Spring 2025 Tributes
This edition of Joy recognizes $500+ tribute gifts made since the last issue of the magazine. For more information, please contact [email protected].
In Memory Of:
- Phinius Alfaro,
Lupe Alfaro - Terry Allen,
Karen Petras - Ji Hyun An, Molly Laverty
- Benjie, Shannon, Heather, Peeper, Momma, Petruchio, Einstein, Mags, Sydney, Eli, Chloe, Hamilton, Houdini,
Steven and Karin Chase - Miriam Berger,
Jack and Mildred Heims - Greta, Katie, and Lilly Bilger,
Roxann and Rob Bilger - Ky Bocek,
Rebecca and Kirk Bocek - Ace Bruckert,
Anonymous - Caty, Paris, Valerie,
Jean Kientz - Chops,
Hallie and Henry Alfaro - Enzo Clarke,
Court Houseworth and Joanne Schlinkert
- Carol Collins and Genji,
Laundry Express - Kevin Grimes,
Jennifer Skrel and Steve Grimes - Huckleberry Jolly Guthrie & Ulee Guthrie,
Kevin and Molly Guthrie - Val Hebel,
Linnea and Douglas Matthews - Indy, Candi, Bandi, Pepe,
Donna Maionchi - Jack,
Harriette Frank - Terry Lee and Frisco Lee Flinn,
Rachel Flinn - Daisy and Brandy and my husband Dave,
Laurie and David Silva - Paquito and Belladonna,
Anonymous - Dr. Steven Porter,
Rita Porter - Rivi,
Zoe and Terral Brunson - Wylie,
Patricia Wheeler
In Honor Of:
- BetaMax,
Gregory L. and Michele M. McCoy - Cali the Brew Dog,
Cielomar Cuevas - Candace Kane Conrad,
Patricia and Stanley Kane - Chaski,
Anonymous - Coco and Delilah,
Margaret Goetze - Dr. Dana Thistlethwaite,
Joan Balzarini-Robbins - Jolyn Aaker and Brian Krug,
Thomas DeJonghe
- Joybound’s Terrific Team,
Susan Lee Vick - Michelle Kovler,
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation - Misty Star and Shari Carlson,
McNabb Foundation - Pearl, Leo, and Georgie,
Anonymous - Shelley Bever,
Anonymous - Teddy,
Nancy and Hugh Westermeyer
We are Joybound People & Pets, formerly ARF, a privately funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Walnut Creek, CA. With dog and cat rescue and adoption at the heart of its mission, Joybound forms, supports, elevates, and celebrates the human-animal bond through services such as training and veterinary care, food and supply assistance, therapy and service-animal programs, and rich learning resources for all pet families.
On the Cover: Dr. Wailani Sung, Senior Director of Animal Admissions and Wellbeing at Joybound and a shelter guest
Photo Credit: Mawiyah Johnson
Publisher: Susan Lee Vick
Editor: Mawiyah Johnson
Writers: Wendy Taylor-Tanielian, Mawiyah Johnson, Cole Kuiper, Jim Oswald
