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Looking for a little joy? Check out our Smile File, a collection of inspirational stories and updates that are sure to put a smile on your face.

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Smile File Stories

Renowned Animal Behaviorist Dr. Wailani Sung Joins Joybound

May 9, 2024

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!

April 2, 2024

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

March 21, 2024

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

March 7, 2024

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, …
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2023 End of Year Video

December 28, 2023

Every December, we like to recap the past year in the form of a music video. 2023, your support made a world of difference for at-risk animals and pet guardians in need. This includes: Please enjoy some of the happy …
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Jeff and Maddie Are Better Than Ever … Together

October 12, 2023

Pets and Vets had another remarkable year, and one of its most moving moments was the graduation of a new class of Pets and Vets shelter-to-service dog training teams. The celebration was a powerful and joyful reminder of the transformation …
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KPIX News: Finding a Forever Home with Juliette Goodrich

September 28, 2023

KPIX’s Goodrich visited the Animal Rescue Foundation to meet Oso, a husky mix who has officially been at the shelter for a full year.
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Infantry Marine Finds a Best Friend in his Service Dog

September 13, 2023

“I wholeheartedly suggest Pets and Vets. Saving Both Ends of the Leash® is not just a motto, but the truth.” Steve, u.s. marine Corps Veteran Steve first heard about Pets and Vets from a counselor at the Veteran Center in …
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Nanci’s Legacy of Love

June 28, 2023

There are many ways to make an impact on this world. As lifelong animal-lover Nanci Viera put it, “I have always wanted to do great things, but since I can’t sing, act, dance, or be a lawyer, I have had …
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ARF’s 2022 End of Year Video

December 20, 2022

Every December, we like to recap the past year at ARF in the form of a music video. 2022, your support made a world of difference for at-risk animals and pet guardians in need. This includes: Please enjoy some of …
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