Well Animal Checkups | Joybound People & Pets
2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Eligibility
Household income must be at or below the U.S. Department of Housing and Development's (HUD) definition of very low income limits. Clinics are open to dogs and cats belonging to Veterans of any era. Up to two pets per visit, maximum six pets per Veteran total. Pet(s) must be spayed or neutered. If pet is not spayed or neutered, discounted spay/neuter services are available for qualifying households.
Required documents
Provide a valid military identification at time of check-in. Acceptable forms of military identification include military I.D. card, VA health identification card, discharge paperwork with matching photo identification, or Department of Defense Form 214 with matching photo identification. Must provide proof of being a regular caretaker of the animal, household income, and residency.
Hours
Office: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
To access this service, contact:
Susan Lee Vick (Chief Executive Officer)
925-977-9079
Fax·
Fax
925-256-1273
Voice·
Main Number
Websitehttps://joybound.org/
Languages
English and Spanish; call to verify staff is available
Application process
By appointment only, call or visit website for information.
Fees
Varies by program, call for information.
Service area
Contra Costa County
Offers a variety of services: animal adoptions; spay and neuter; psychiatric service dog training program for Veterans; and therapy animal visits in hospitals, and assisted living facilities. Assistance programs available to qualifying pet caregivers which provide free pet food, low-cost veterinary care, or other support to prevent surrenders to animal shelters.
Last Assured
08/28/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Joybound People Pets
Offers a variety of services: animal adoptions; spay and neuter; non-emergency veterinary services for low-income households; psychiatric service dog training program for Veterans; and therapy animal visits in hospitals, and assisted living facilities. Assistance programs available to qualifying pet caregivers which provide free pet food, affordable veterinary care, or other support to prevent surrenders to animal shelters.