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Inside This Issue
From Our CEO
Fall is my favorite time of year, especially in the Bay Area when summer’s heat has simmered down. My dogs, Sophie and Jax, and I enjoy long hikes through the cool golden days. With summer squarely in our rearview mirror, Joybound is driving full speed ahead into fall.
We’re thrilled to kick off our four-year strategic plan, Better Together. Our Rescue and Adoptions teams have been hard at work, ensuring that adoptable animals are welcomed into Joybound’s care and then to the arms of loving humans. Additionally, our Shelter to Service, Grooming Academy, Training & Enrichment, and Community Solutions programs are all in full swing, making Joybound a hive of activity for pets and the people who love them.
In the pages that follow, you’ll get a glimpse of all we’ve been up to, and there’s so much more to explore! Be sure to bookmark joybound.org to stay updated on our latest happenings and sign up for our e-newsletter to receive news and smiles directly in your inbox at joybound.org/enews. Best of all, be sure to come by campus to visit the adorable adoptable dogs and cats who’d love to meet you!
Susan Lee Vick
Chief Executive Officer
Joybound’s Strategic Plan
450,000 positive impacts from Joybound’s programs, including uniting 17,000 pets with guardians. For instance, Joybound’s training classes helped the Garcia family’s puppy become happier and better behaved, resulting in…
From Inspiration to Action: My Joybound Volunteering Adventure
Have you ever felt inspired to get involved after seeing a volunteer in action? That happened to me in 2017 when I saw a volunteer reading to dogs during a Joybound shelter tour. My husband and I had just discovered…
From Bored to Busy — Must Have Pet Toys
Want to keep your pets happy and out of trouble? Enrichment toys are a fantastic solution to prevent boredom and destructive behavior, keeping pets happy and occupied. They are a fantastic way to keep our dogs and cats occupied…
The Journey From Shelter to Service
Through the power of the human-animal bond, Joybound’s Shelter to Service program trains shelter dogs to become psychiatric service dogs and facility animals. Through the power of the human-animal bond, these intelligent, loving animals help people diagnosed with emotional and mental health conditions find a new *leash* on life. Facility animals are specially trained dogs and cats that work alongside a facilitator in healthcare, visitation, or educational settings to enhance therapies, encourage participation, and reduce anxiety… (Read more)
1) ADMISSIONS (RESCUE)
2) ASSESS
3) VOLUNTEER FOSTER TRAINING
4) MATCH
5) PARTICIPANT TRAINING
6) GRADUATION & ADOPTION
7) SPECIALIZED TRAINING
8) RECERTIFICATION
From Passion to Profession
Meet James Tran, an exceptional graduate of Joybound Grooming Academy’s inaugural class. Despite facing significant obstacles, his dedication to transforming his life through grooming is inspiring. His journey began when…
Introducing: Forever Joybound
“Forever Joybound” reflects our Legacy Society members’ enduring commitment to the well-being of animals and the special bond between pets and their human companions. Join Forever Joybound, and help create a future where every adoption story becomes a lasting tale of friendship, love, and mutual happiness….
From My Home to Yours
From couch cuddler to a cherished family member — I’m excited to share that Ember has found his forever home and is living his best life! I fostered Ember in my home for several months, and it was an incredible experience…
From Fire to Forever Families: Joybound’s Northern California’s Park Fire Rescue
Picture this: Joybound’s disaster relief team racing to assist a partner shelter impacted by Northern California’s Park Fire this summer. Sending a caravan of vehicles to Red Bluff, CA, we returned from Tehama County Animal Services with…
Dog Grooming That Changes Lives
Hands-on training for students and Veterans facing employment challenges and top-notch dog grooming services for everyone!
Tributes & Memories
This edition of Joy recognizes $500+ tribute gifts made between June 1 and August 31. For more information, please contact [email protected]…
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 our 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: Shannon and Browney
Photo Credit: Sue Andrews
Publisher: Susan Lee Vick
Editor: Mawiyah Johnson
Writer: Cole Kuiper
