• Joybound Assists with Park Fire Animals

    Joybound Assists with Park Fire Animals

    42 Dogs and Cats Make their Way to Safety Joybound’s disaster relief team dove into action this week to assist Tehama County Animal Services, a partner shelter that was impacted by Northern California’s Park Fire. Sending a caravan of vehicles …

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  • Adoption Update – Pine

    Adoption Update – Pine

    After facing an uncertain future, Pine was given a second chance at a life full of love to share with his new family.

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  • Joybound’s Engelstad Grooming Academy Hosts First Aid Certification Course

    Joybound’s Engelstad Grooming Academy Hosts First Aid Certification Course

    Empowering Pet Care On June 13, 2024, the Engelstad Grooming Academy hosted a Pet First Aid and Certification Course led by Lori Garcia from CPR Marin. Joybound employees attended this event, which underscored our unwavering commitment to pet safety. Students …

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  • The Road to 50,000 Adoptions

    The Road to 50,000 Adoptions

    No matter where they come from, every animal who leaves the Joybound campus embarks on a joyful new chapter. While many faced uncertain futures earlier in their lives, it’s all smiles from here. Some go on to become Pet Hug …

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  • Meet the Fleet

    Meet the Fleet

    Last week was another incredible week of pet adoptions! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!

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  • Making the Human-Animal Bond Personal

    Making the Human-Animal Bond Personal

    My Journey with Joybound People & Pets Written by Vickie Eiges, Joybound’s Director of Corporate Partnerships Seven months ago, the concept of the human-animal bond was foreign to me. Sure, I’ve had pets throughout my life — a constant source …

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  • Foster Spotlight: Mie & Ember

    Foster Spotlight: Mie & Ember

    Since 2019, Joybound volunteer Mie has fostered 30 dogs. To her, fostering is a family affair along with the support of her dog-loving husband, Earl, and her resident Joybound-adopted dog: a 7-year-old, sweet Pit Bull Terrier mix named Momo. “In …

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  • Renowned Animal Behaviorist Dr. Wailani Sung Joins Joybound 

    Renowned Animal Behaviorist Dr. Wailani Sung Joins Joybound 

    Renowned Animal Behaviorist Dr. Wailani Sung Joins Joybound  Will head up Joybound People & Pets’ Training and Enrichment Program  WALNUT CREEK, CA, May 13, 2024 – Joybound People & Pets, formerly Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is thrilled to welcome Dr. …

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  • Celebrating Caturday Spay (and Neuter) Day!

    Celebrating Caturday Spay (and Neuter) Day!

    On the heels of World Spay Day in February, and in advance of “kitten season” when we typically see a surge in stray kittens who often face major health obstacles, our veterinary team and dedicated Joybound volunteers spayed and neutered …

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  • Joybound Emergency Response: 11 Cats from Hollister

    Joybound Emergency Response: 11 Cats from Hollister

    On Friday, March 8, the Joybound team quickly mobilized to respond to an emergency call from Hollister Animal Care and Services for assistance evacuating cats from a property with health and safety concerns.

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  • Breaking New Ground for Good Jobs and Clean Pets

    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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  • 2023 End of Year Video

    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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