Joybound People & Pets

Walnut Creek, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Shelter Rescue
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Vaccination End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Joybound People & Pets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to forming, supporting, elevating, and celebrating the human-animal bond through cat and dog rescue and adoption and services such as training and veterinary care, food and supply assistance, therapy and service-animal programs, and rich learning resources for all pet families

On March 1, 2023, Joybound People & Pets (formerly known as Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation) ceased all affiliation with Tony La Russa and the LaRussa family

Mission — Joybound's mission is to inspire and nurture the human-animal bond and bring people and animals together to enrich each other's lives

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
3
Support staff
4
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

Pet AdoptionsShelter to ServiceGrooming SalonThrift Store & Cat LoungeCommunity SolutionsTraining ClassesSpay/Neuter ClinicYouth ProgramsPet Hug PackVaccination ClinicsMicrochip ClinicDental Cleanings
Show all 23 services
Veterinary AssistancePet Food PantryPet Safety NetLost & FoundBehavior ServicesPsychiatric Service Dog TrainingEmotional Support AnimalsFacility AnimalsEngelstad Grooming AcademyVeterans ServicesPet Loss Support Meetings

Appointments & hours

Mon – Sat: 9 AM – 4:30 PM Sun: CLOSED

Frequently asked

Is Joybound People & Pets accepting new patients?+

Yes — Joybound People & Pets is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Joybound People & Pets offer?+

Joybound People & Pets offers Wellness, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Vaccination, End Of Life, House Call.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 612 reviews

This modern animal rescue and care facility features impeccably clean grounds and spacious, well-maintained environments for pets. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to animal welfare, offering thorough guidance during adoption processes, grooming services, and sensitive end-of-life care. Community programs and specialized financial assistance for veterans are frequently highlighted as valuable resources, though occasional communication hurdles and scheduling challenges are noted during high-volume periods.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.