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Joybound People & Pets (formerly ARF)

Joybound People & Pets (formerly ARF)
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Hours:

Adoption Hours: Mon-Sun: 12 – 6 pm

Sat, 2/17: 11 am – 6 pm

About Us

We are Joybound People & Pets Alliance, formerly ARF, a privately-funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Walnut Creek, California. With dog and cat rescue and adoption at the heart of its mission, Joybound forms, supports, elevates, and celebrates the human-animal bond through services such as training and veterinary care, food and supply assistance, therapy and service-animal programs, and rich learning resources for all pet families. We serve our community through programs for children, seniors, Veterans, and animal guardians who need a helping hand to keep their pets in safe, healthy, forever homes. Joybound’s goal is for every adoption story to become a lasting tale of friendship, love, and mutual happiness.

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Events

Joybound People & Pets presents: Game Night!
  • Whether you're a trivia titan, a Pictionary Picasso, or just in it for fun, we’ve got an evening full of brain-teasing, belly-laughing, good-natured competition
  • Wednesday Jun 4, 2025
Joybound People & Pets presents Unleash Happiness 2025!
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Monday Jun 9, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Friday Jun 13, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Monday Jun 16, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Friday Jun 20, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Monday Jun 23, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Friday Jun 27, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Monday Jun 30, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Tuesday Jul 1, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Wednesday Jul 2, 2025
Joybound People & Pets presents: Game Night!
  • Whether you're a trivia titan, a Pictionary Picasso, or just in it for fun, we’ve got an evening full of brain-teasing, belly-laughing, good-natured competition
  • Wednesday Jul 2, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Thursday Jul 3, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Friday Jul 4, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Monday Jul 7, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Wednesday Jul 9, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Friday Jul 11, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Monday Jul 14, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Camp Joybound: A Paws-on Experience!
  • This action-packed week at our Walnut Creek headquarters gives campers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary medicine and animal care.
  • Wednesday Jul 16, 2025

Rep/Contact Info

Lita Anderson
Director of Philanthropy
Chelsea Blackburn
PR Manager
Stephanie Cannon
Development Associate
Vickie Eiges
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Susan Lee Vick
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Rosanna McDonald
Sr. Director of Philanthropy
Lisa Moore
Chief Advancement Officer
Cheryl Mosby
Human Resources Coordinator
Christa Noriega
Adoption Manager
Alyssa Stone
Director of Community Engagement
Wendy Taylor-Tanielian
Chief of Staff