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ARF is Joybound!
For more than 30 years, Animal Rescue Foundation supporters like you have made it possible to save the lives of thousands of cats and dogs and unite them with loving families. Together, we’ve formed and supported almost 50,000 life-changing bonds …
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Recent Adoptions – Week of September 30
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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Subaru Loves Pets
Dates: October 1 – 31 Location: Joybound People & Pets2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA Adoption Hours: Monday – Sunday, 12 – 6 pm Subaru Makes a Difference Subaru Adoption Day On Saturday, October 19 we’re teaming up with Diablo …
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Recent Adoptions – Week of September 23
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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Joy Online – Fall 2024
Joy is the quarterly magazine for Joybound People & Pets. With a gift of just $25 to Joybound, you can be added to our mailing list and receive Joy in your mailbox for one year! Inside This Issue From Our …
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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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Better Together: Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Forming, Supporting, Elevating, & Celebrating the Bond Between People & Pets. Click here to download our Strategic Plan as a PDF. From Our CEO Better Together is more than a slogan; it’s a way of life and a reflection of …
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Recent Adoptions – Week of September 16
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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Your Cat’s Not Broken if it Can’t Catch Mice (via USA Today)
If your pet cat isn’t a little predator, that’s perfectly okay! Joybound’s Dr. Wailani Sung was recently interviewed by USA Today about feline instincts and what they mean for a cat’s personality. Check it out! Your Cat’s Not Broken if …
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Coming Winter 2024: Solo’s Play Yard Will Have Tails Wagging
About Solo’s Play Yard In a few short months, Joybound’s canine guests will have a place to romp under the redwoods and spread joy to all who enter our main building. Thanks to a generous supporter, this space will be …
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Recent Adoptions – Week of September 9
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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Types of Working & Companion Animals
From highly trained psychiatric service animals to companion pets, Joybound trains dogs and cats to connect with humans in a wide variety of ways. While any animal can provide much-needed companionship, the unique abilities of our working animals make each …
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Do Cats Really Hate Water (via Scientific American)
Of all the stereotypes about cats, their dislike of water is one of the most common. But why is that? Dr. Wailani Sung, Joybound’s Senior Director of Training and Enrichment, was interviewed by Scientific American about this misconception. Check it …
