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Jeff and Maddie Are Better Together
Joybound’s Shelter to Service training program (formerly Pets and Vets) heals and enriches lives far beyond those of the people and shelter dogs participating. Family and friends witness and also benefit from the joyful transformation. “My wife used to say …
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From Passion to Profession
How James Tran Turned his Love for Dogs into a Thriving Career By Bernie Machado, Director of Joybound’s Grooming Academy & Services M eet James Tran, an exceptional graduate of Joybound Grooming Academy’s inaugural class. Despite facing significant obstacles, his …
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Joybound’s Northern California’s Park Fire Rescue
From Fire to Forever Families Picture this: Joybound’s disaster relief team racing to assist a partner shelter impacted by Northern California’s Park Fire this summer. Sending a caravan of vehicles to Red Bluff, CA, we returned from Tehama County Animal …
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From Inspiration to Action
My Joybound Volunteering Adventure By Candy Kane Conrad, volunteer since 2017 Have you ever felt inspired to get involved after seeing a volunteer in action? That happened to me in 2017 when I saw a volunteer reading to dogs during …
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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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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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Foster Spotlight: Mie & Ember
August 2024 Update: We’re pleased to announce that Ember has found a loving home! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joybound People & Pets (@joyboundpeopleandpets) Since 2019, Joybound volunteer Mie has fostered 30 dogs. To her, fostering …
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Renowned Animal Behaviorist Dr. Wailani Sung Joins Joybound
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 …
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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.
