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Welcome Purina & Petfinder – July 1

A Partnership that Makes a Difference

A group of eleven professionals posing for a photo outside a building with large glass windows. The individuals are arranged in two rows, with eight standing at the back and three seated in front, all wearing casual business attire.

For 18 years, Purina and Petfinder have helped make countless life-changing moments possible for pets and the people who love them. During a recent visit to Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters, we had the opportunity to thank these longtime partners whose support has played a vital role in expanding access to adoption, veterinary care, humane education, and other programs that strengthen the bond between people and pets.

As one of Purina’s inaugural Shelter Champions partners, Joybound’s relationship began with the Purina ONE Shelter Pet Program in 2008. Together, we have supported thousands of pet families with nutrition and nutrition education, worked together for passage of the PAWS Act to secure psychiatric service dogs for Veterans, and even made history when the first Shelter to Service dog entered the National Dog Show ring with her Veteran handler.

18

years of partnership

1,100,000+

lbs of pet food donated

40,000+

pets placed in homes

  • A woman with short gray hair and glasses, holding a clipboard, stands beside another woman with long blonde hair, discussing while holding a cup. The background features a bright, open space with tables and plants.
  • Two men observe a dog in a metal kennel at a pet shelter. The dog, wearing a pink collar, stands inside the kennel with its front paws resting on the bars, while the men stand outside, looking towards the dog.
  • Two women stand facing each other in a room. One woman, wearing a gray blazer and holding a clipboard, gestures with her right hand while speaking. The other woman, wearing a light pink blazer and a nametag, appears to be laughing. The background features a beige wall.
  • A woman wearing a purple shirt with 'VOLUNTEER' printed on the back leans on a reception desk. Two women are seated behind the desk, with a screen above displaying 'Joybound Welcomes PURINA petfinder.' The setting appears welcoming.
  • A woman with long gray hair wearing a gray shirt hands an item to a man in a blue checkered shirt at a counter. The background includes shelves with various items and bright natural light coming through large windows.
  • A woman in a light blue patterned blouse pets a yellow Labrador Retriever on a leash while another woman in a purple shirt and glasses observes nearby. The setting features a meeting room with a sign and a dog crate in the background.

Thanks to Purina’s ongoing support, pets and families in our community receive help when they need it most. Donations of pet food and litter care for animals staying at Joybound, while support for our FoodShare program helps Contra Costa County pet guardians keep their beloved companions healthy, fed, and in loving homes. Purina’s commitment also extends to the Nestlé Purina Training Pavilion, a vibrant space where people and pets build stronger bonds through training classes, events, and community programs.

Petfinder showcases shelter animals to millions of potential adopters through its searchable online database of more than 11,000 North American shelters and rescue groups. This partnership vastly boosts shelter animals’ visibility and supports quicker placement of loving homes for animals at Joybound and beyond, and aligns with our shared mission to provide compassionate care and lifelong connections.

  • The logo of Petfinder, featuring the word "petfinder" in a playful, cursive font, rendered in purple. The design is simple and modern, emphasizing the brand's focus on pet adoption and finding homes for animals.

We look forward to continuing to work together to create stronger bonds between people and pets while innovating for their needs in the future.

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