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The Journey from Shelter to Service
Transforming Shelter Animals into Life-Changing Companions Step 1 Admissions (Rescue) Joybound visits partner shelters to identify animals with the greatest potential to become candidates for either psychiatric service or facility work. Step 2 Assess Our team conducts extensive assessments to …
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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!
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
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
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, …
