Join Joybound at this heartfelt Veterans Day Ceremony to honor those who served our country. Walnut Creek Mayor Loella Haskew and city council members will lead the tribute, with the Walnut Creek Concert Band performing stirring musical tributes to each of the military branches.
A Veteran representative from Joybound’s Shelter to Service program will share his story, including details about how his psychiatric service dog changed his life. Guests are also welcome to visit Walnut Creek’s memorial to local Veterans before or after the ceremony.
Event Details
Date & Time
November 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location
“On Veterans Day and every day, we recognize the loyalty and service of those who have served our nation during conflicts and in peacetime. It’s fitting that we also acknowledge that some Veterans return from service with additional needs, and sometimes a loyal four-legged service animal can contribute to their physical and mental health.”
– Mayor Loella Haskew
About Shelter to Service
Joybound’s Shelter to Service program trains shelter dogs to become psychiatric service dogs. Through the power of the human-animal bond, these smart, loving animals help people diagnosed with emotional and mental health conditions find a new *leash* on life.
Psychiatric service dogs are more than just pets; they’re trained professionals capable of assisting individuals with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, agoraphobia, and beyond. While any animal can provide much-needed companionship, these dogs offer a lifeline to those battling mental health challenges, drastically enhancing their independence and security.
Support Shelter to Service
Your gift will connect service dog candidates with individuals with mental or emotional health conditions and will help place facility animal candidates to assist staff and clients meet their goals in facility settings. Your generosity makes it possible for us to provide animal placement and professional training at little to no cost.
