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Shelter to Service Program Application

Animals provide powerful therapeutic benefits for many people, but for people managing emotional or mental health conditions, they have added practical benefits and can significantly improve their quality of life.

Shelter to Service, formerly Pets and Vets, was launched in 2011 as a program providing free adoptions to U.S. military Veterans. Now including a variety of services, Joybound's flagship program transforms rescue animals into emotional support animals, facility dogs and cats, and trained psychiatric service dogs for anyone with anxiety, severe depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and more.

Please note: Shelter to Service does NOT train existing pets for service or facility work. If this is something you are looking for, please refer to the Assistance Dogs International accredited organizations that will consider working with an owner an their personal dog here under their advanced filter options.

*If you are interested in joining Joybound’s Pet Hug Pack, please visit:

https://joybound.org/get-involved/therapy-animals/

Applicant Information

Are you a U.S. military service member? *

Yes

No

What type of service are you looking for? *

Psychiatric Service Dog

Facility Animal

Emotional Support Animal

What type of service are you looking for? *

Psychiatric Service Dog

Facility Animal

What type of emotional support animal are you looking for? *

Dog

Cat

What kind of facility animal are you looking for? *

Dog

Cat

Are you the expected handler and caretaker for the facility animal? *

Yes

No

Name (first & last) *

Today's date * +

Age *

Please note:

Individuals under the age of 18 must have this application completed by a parent or guardian.

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Email Address *

Cell Phone *

What is your preferred method of communication? *

What is the best time of day to reach out to you? *

Please provide a copy of your photo identification. *

Gender *

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to respond

We're sorry, in order to apply for a facility animal from Joybound's Shelter to Service program, the applicant must be the individual expected to adopt, handle, and care for the facility animal.

Please submit at least 2 different documents containing applicant's name and physical address proving California residency.
Acceptable documents include:

Bills (cell phone, cable, credit card, utility, etc.)
Bank statements
Lease or rental agreements
Postal registration

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For the purposes of identifying, ensuring, and maintaining an optimal adoption match, I hereby authorize the program manager to share my information with Shelter to Service team members as needed. *

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Emergency Contact Information

Please provide the information of an emergency contact that resides within 2 hours from Joybound's Walnut Creek campus.

Emergency Contact Name: *

Cell Phone: *

Email Address: *

Relationship: *

Shelter to Service Code of Conduct

Overview

The Shelter to Service Code of Conduct was created to promote a welcoming, supportive, and respectful environment. It is expected that everyone participating adheres to these expectations. If not, Shelter to Service staff reserves the right to decline or excuse you from receiving services from the Shelter to Service program.

Program Expectations

Treat staff, volunteers, and fellow participants with respect.
Be courteous of everyone’s time.
- Communicate with staff in a consistent and timely manner.
- Come to all appointments prepared and on time.
- Shelter to Service staff will be reachable during respective working hours, and will respond to any messages within 24-48 hours.
Be willing and able to drive to Joybound’s campus to receive services.
The program is family-friendly, so be aware of your language, tone, volume, and gestures, especially if children are present.
No inappropriate comments or advances about age, gender, race, disability, religion, and/or sexual orientation.
Treat all Joybound property with respect.
No alcohol or drug use at any time except when alcohol is provided at certain events.
No weapons permitted on Joybound’s campus at any time.

By my signature, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the policies and procedures above.

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Questions? Email sheltertoservice@joybound.org for more information.