Joybound People & Pets

We have some very big news to share: ARF IS JOYBOUND! That's right... we have a new name! After months of planning and preparations, we are thrilled to share this news with our supporters, partners, and our broader community. This new name perfectly expresses the happiness and loving bonds we support between people and pets. It's a name that reflects how we've evolved over the past three decades because of our amazing community of adopters, volunteers, donors, and supporters like you! Our commitment to nurturing the human-animal bond extends far beyond rescue and adoption; our programs and services support people and pets through a lifetime partnership. Our new name – Joybound People & Pets – celebrates this long-standing commitment to bring greater health and happiness to dogs, cats, their human families, and the community as a whole. While our name and look have changed, this commitment remains the same and stronger than ever. Thank you for joining us on this journey! 💛💜 https://lnkd.in/gr7n4q6z

Congratulations to Walnut Creek native Amit Elor for representing our country (and our town) at the Olympics and bringing home the gold medal 💪 🥇. When you get back home, we'd love to invite her to take her dog, Saoirse, to our Grooming Academy for a free bath and/or haircut! https://buff.ly/3Yyv3YN

Could these joyful faces be any cuter? 🥰 Another 46 dogs and cats found loving homes last week.

The healing power of the human-animal bond is absolutely incredible and goes both ways. This TedX Talk by James French of The Trust Technique will blow your mind! 🤯

HAPPY DOGUST 1ST! Today's the day we celebrate the birthdays of all the pups whose actual date of birth is unknown. Are you celebrating the birth of your fur baby today? If so, drop a photo of them in the comments. And if you're looking to add a new dog or cat to your family, check out all the cuties at Joybound People & Pets ready to go home with you! https://lnkd.in/gKCJ4Yqj

🚨 PARK FIRE UPDATE 🚨 Joybound’s disaster relief team dove into action this week to assist a partner shelter that was impacted by Northern California’s Park Fire. Sending a caravan of vehicles to Red Bluff, CA, we returned with 42 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens who were already looking for forever homes – making this one of the largest single rescue intakes our team has made so far this summer. Read more on our website at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gZ3mTJ4K

Starting the week off with a mighty, joyful salute to the first graduating cohort of Joybound's Engelstad Grooming Academy! On Friday, July 26, proud friends, family, Joybound staff, volunteers, and supporters celebrated the five students who completed their four-week training to become dog groomers. Big thanks to Ethel Reddy, a representative of State Treasurer Fiona Ma, who presented the academy with a $2,000 check, and our partners from Goodwill and Trinity Center. The academy will welcome its next cohort of students on Monday, August 5. Learn more about this incredible vocational program and how you can sign your pup up for a spa day at https://lnkd.in/gRSVgnY8

Is there anything better than joyful smiles like these? 44 Joybound dogs and cats found loving homes last week.

If you have quality items to donate this summer, drop them off at the Joybound Thrift Store! All sales proceeds support the lifesaving efforts of Community Veterinary Care, which provides affordable veterinary care to Contra Costa County pets.