Welcome to Joybound!
Our current headquarters opened in 2003. The 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area at 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California 94598. Our main phone number is (925) 256-1273.
Our beautiful adoption and community center is a park-like setting where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. In addition to our adoption and animal care center, our headquarters includes a learning center for humane education, state-of-art veterinary facilities, training pavilion, the Shelter to Service working animal training program, an honor wall in our public park, and Lou Russa’s Boutique that sells pet supplies to support lifesaving programs.
Directions
From Highway 680 via Treat Blvd
Head eastbound on Treat Blvd. towards Concord.
Turn right onto Oak Grove Road.
Turn right onto Mitchell Drive.
Take your first right into the Joybound driveway at 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
From Highway 680 via Ygnacio Valley Rd
Head Eastbound on Ygnacio Valley Road towards Concord.
Turn left onto Oak Grove Road and stay in the left lane.
Turn left onto Mitchell Drive.
Take your first right into the Joybound driveway at 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
Animal Emergency? Please Read
Contact Animal Control or Emergency Vet Hospital
Joybound is not able to provide emergency services. If an animal is having a medical emergency, please call your veterinarian or an emergency vet hospital for immediate assistance.
As a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Joybound does not have jurisdiction to investigate or prosecute cases of animal abuse or neglect. To report a suspected case of animal abuse or another animal emergency, please contact your local animal services department. For most of Contra Costa County, please contact Contra Costa County Animal Services at (925) 608-8400. For Antioch, California residents, please contact Antioch Animal Services at (925) 779-6989.
Animal-Related Inquiries
Ask a question about an animal adopted from Joybound.
Share your Joybound story or photos of a Joybound-adopted animal.
Ask a question about animal behavior, care, or training.
Request assistance to help you keep your pet.
Return an Joybound-adopted animal.
Event, Speaker, and Tour Requests
Request a Joybound speaker or a Joybound representative to host an information table at my event.
Host a mobile adoption event or sponsor an adoption event at Joybound.
Facility Rentals
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? Joybound has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Whether you’re looking to train, teach, brainstorm, or socialize, consider renting space at Joybound’s campus. Rentals are available when facilities are not scheduled for Joybound programs or events.
Schools and Youth Program Requests
Request a tour for my school group.
Request a tour for a scout troop or other youth program group.
Request a school assembly or classroom program.
Request a Pet Hug Pack® animal for my school or youth facility.
All Other Inquiries
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