Joybound People & Pets

Whether you’re experiencing a crisis or just dealing with the stress of day-to-day life, anyone can benefit from the special love of an ESA. Visit our website to submit an ESA application and be personally matched with the right candidate for you! joybound.org/services/shelt…

Bus is 40 lbs of love, cuddles, and bulldog snorts! Making him a perfect #EmotionalSupportAnimal candidate! Our ESA candidates are dogs and cats who are specially-selected to provide emotional support for individuals seeking a companion to help with emotional well-being at home.

We're baffled why Buzz hasn't been scooped up by the luckiest family in the world! He's sweet, smart, gentle, and sooo playful — ready to bounce his way right into your heart! Is this going to be his lucky week? joybound.org/spotlight

Squeegee is a scruffy, little 6-year-old #MiniaturePoodle + #JackRussellTerrier mix who just wants to chill out and relax the day away. Does that sound like your vibe? Joybound's adoptions are open weekdays from 12 PM - 7 PM and weekends from 11 AM - 6 PM. joybound.org/adopt

🗳️ If you love Joybound, here's a chance to shout it from the rooftops — Diablo Magazine's #BestOfTheEastBay voting is open now! This year's voting period ends on March 31, so cast your votes now and tell your friends! vote.diablomag.com/pets

The joy in this batch of adoption photos is overwhelming! Last week, another 30 Joybound dogs and cats found loving homes thanks to your support. We can't wait to see who is adopted this week! joybound.org/blog/adoption-…

“We named our new kitty Sashimi, but we call her Mimi! Mimi was a little scared at first, but warmed up so quickly! She seems to absolutely love it here. We are so glad to have her in our home. We adore Mimi!" joybound.org/story

Wow! The American Kennel Club released their annual list of the most prevalent dogs in the country this week, with the top five made up of French Bulldogs, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Dachshunds. apnews.com/article/popula…

Sometimes we feel bad for people with allergies. They can't experience the joy of having all this fluffy Pollen on their lap! joybound.org/adopt/

Pipit wants to give you a little Friday afternoon puppy love to end a busy week! And just think, he could give you this love in person every day if you come adopt him from Joybound... joybound.org/adopt/

200 TENNIS BALLS. THIS IS NOODLE'S DREAM COME TRUE! joybound.org/adopt/

Last weekend, Joybound's Community Solutions team distributed another 2,600+ lbs of free pet food and provided 299 free pet vaccines and microchips in Pittsburg, CA. From volunteers to donors, thank you to everyone who made this month's event possible. joybound.org/blog/vaccine-c…

That means $10 = 30 votes, $20 = 60 votes, and so on. Is your favorite close to being in the lead? This is your final chance to vote and support them across the finish line and into our 2027 Joybound Calendar! gogophotocontest.com/joybound2026

Big news! By popular demand, we’re extending the donation-based voting of our Paw-parazzi Pet Photo Contest until March 23 and we’re excited to announce a special voting promotion: Now through the end of the contest, every $10 contest donation earns 20 extra votes!

🍇 Some treats are just too good to pass up — one look at this face and you’ll be picking your very own Mulberry before you know it. This 2-month-old #AustralianShepherd mix is as sweet as his name and just as hard to resist. 🐾💜 joybound.org/adopt/

Today is a beautiful day to come cuddle a cat at Joybound's Thrift Store, Cat Lounge & Adoption Center! We have some lovely kitties here (like Flonase), who cant wait to get to know you for a few minutes or maybe even the rest of their lives! joybound.org/adopt/thrift-s…

Circle Saturday, April 11 on your calendar for Joybound's annual Puppy & Kitten Party! We're celebrating springtime and the influx of young, vulnerable animals that comes along with it — especially how it impacts Joybound's foster department. joybound.org/event/puppy-ki…

Rex, a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever mix is one of the candidates currently looking to be matched with a new family as an #ESA. Smart, motivated, and full of LOVE, he's a perfect example of a shelter dog who's ready to be much more than a pet.

Thousands of shelter animals come into Joybound's care every year. Our team selects the most special among them to join our Shelter to Service program as #EmotionalSupportAnimal or #PsychiatricServiceDog candidates. joybound.org/services/shelt…

🌶️ Nothing spices up your life quite like bringing home a puppy — and Pepper, Caliente, and Chili are ready to meet you TODAY! Joybound's adoptions open weekdays at 12 PM and weekends at 11 AM. joybound.org/adopt/