Resource Center

Learn about our Community Solutions (like FoodShare, Pet Safety Net, and Community Veterinary Care), plus additional resources in your area (pet food, vaccinations, veterinary assistance, and beyond). Our volunteers can offer help with pet-related issues including keeping or rehoming a pet, lost and found animals, low-cost services, and more.

Contact the Resource Center online or (925) 256-1273 ext. 450. Please allow up to five business days for a response.

Assistance Programs for Contra Costa County Residents

We believe the best home for a pet is the one they are already in, with familiar surroundings and a family who loves them. No one should have to choose between self-care and pet care, but sometimes the cost of care seems insurmountable. We offer several assistance programs to help.

Veterinary Assistance Programs

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Free Vaccination (& Microchip) Clinics

Joybound offers free, monthly pet vaccination clinics, held at various locations in Contra Costa County!

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Spay/Neuter Clinic

Our veterinarians safely surgically sterilize thousands of dogs and cats each year at mobile events and our Walnut Creek clinic.

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Community Veterinary Care

Need low-cost medical care for your dog or cat? Since 1995, Community Veterinary Care has been a lifeline for thousands of pets.

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End of Life Services

When the time comes after a fulfilling life, Joybound can help with compassion and expertise.

General Assistance Programs

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Free Pet Food Pantry

Thanks to Purina and individual donors, we’re able to supply free pet food to pet guardians in Contra Costa County.

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Pet Safety Net

This program provides critical resources to prevent pets from being surrendered to shelters.

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Lost & Found

Joybound partners with Petco Love Lost, the largest free central database of lost and found pets in the country.

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Resource Library

Our blog hosts dozen of behavior & training tips, resource collections, and other posts to help pet guardians.

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Qualifications for Assistance Programs

Pet Safety Net Qualifications

Proof of Contra Costa County, California residency is required (CA state-issued ID, utility bill, etc).
If you would, without intervention, be forced to surrender your pet(s) to an animal shelter due to a financial or personal crisis.

Community Veterinary Care Qualifications

Proof of Contra Costa County, California residency is required (CA state-issued ID, utility bill, etc).
Pet must be spayed or neutered. If pet is not spayed or neutered, we offer discounted spay/neuter services if you qualify.
Proof you are the regular caretaker of the animal.

FoodShare Pantry Qualifications

Proof of Contra Costa County, California residency is required (CA state-issued ID, utility bill, etc).

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Veterinary Emergencies

Please Note: Joybound’s clinic is unable to offer emergency veterinary services.

If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary office. VCA Animal Hospitals and VEG ER for Pets both offer 24-hour, walk-in emergency care for pets and are proud partners of Joybound People & Pets. If you have reason to believe your pet has ingested poison, you can contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Hotline at (888) 426-4435 (consultation fee may apply).