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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 facility dogs and cats, and trained psychiatric service dogs for anyone with anxiety, severe depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and more.

Below is our animal comparison chart outlining the differences between common types of working animals.

Please review before filling out this application.

Applicant Information

What type of service are you looking for? *

Service Dog

Facility Animal

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) *

Age *

Today's date * +

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

Yes

No

Are you a Veteran or active-duty? *

Veteran

Active-duty

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Cell Phone *

Email Address *

What is your preferred method of communication? *

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

Please provide a photo copy of your photo identification. *

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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Gender *

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to respond

What is your marital status? *

Employment status *

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 house, handle, and care for the facility animal.

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

Emergency Contact Name: *

Street Address: *

City: *

State *

Zip: *

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 reserve 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.