Joybound Around Town On Broadway
Join us on September 14 for our FREE annual Pet Festival & Paw-rade pet Walk at Broadway Plaza!
Social Events
Whether it’s a family game night or a holiday photoshoot with your pet, you’re invited to swing by and join the fun!
Adoption Events
Mobile adoption events bring adorable, adoptable animals out to your neck of the woods. See you there!
Upcoming Events
From mobile pet adoptions across Contra Costa County to Community Solutions assistance, Joybound hosts a wide variety of events that will get your tail wagging! Check out our calendar below for all our upcoming events.
Camp Joybound (Summer Week 5)
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesLet’s inspire the next generation of animal lovers! We’re welcoming students ages 10-14 years old to Camp Joybound! This award-winning, weeklong camp at Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters introduces students to veterinary medicine and animal care, providing hands-on experience with dogs …
Mobile Adoptions at Walnut Creek National Night Out
Broadway Plaza 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
Mobile Adoptions at Locust Street Festival (Walnut Creek)
Locust Street Festival Locust Street (between Mt. Diablo Blvd and Bonanza St., and Bonanza St. to Civic Drive) and Cypress Street (between N. California Blvd. and Commercial Lane)., Walnut Creek, California, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
Team Trivia Night
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesJoin us on the first Wednesday of the month for a night of fun at Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters! That includes trivia, Pictionary, games, and more fun, friendly (and only-somewhat competitive) match-ups. Invite your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to …
Free Pet Vaccinations & Microchips in Richmond
Richmond Civic Center Plaza (parking lot) 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA, United StatesVaccinations are an extremely important part of your pet’s health and wellbeing. By teaching their immune system how to recognize and fight off diseases, they can prevent or lessen the severity of illnesses. That’s why Joybound offers free, monthly pet …
Free Pet Food Pantry in Richmond
Richmond Civic Center Plaza (parking lot) 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA, United StatesThrough our FoodShare pantry, Joybound supplies pet food to qualifying pet guardians in Contra Costa County. Thanks to Purina and individual donors, FoodShare helps keep pets fed and with their families where they belong. Pet food is distributed on a first-come, …
Mobile Adoptions at Building Kidz (San Ramon)
Civic Park 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
Joybound Onsite Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Joybound! An informative volunteer docent or staff member will guide you through parts of Joybound not open to the public, including our clinic, dental suite, and newly-constructed animal care expansion. Learn about our history, rescue …
Free Pet Food Pantry at Pinole Senior Center
Contra Costa Animal Services 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California, United StatesThrough our FoodShare pantry, Joybound supplies pet food to qualifying pet guardians in Contra Costa County. Thanks to Purina and individual donors, FoodShare helps keep pets fed and with their families where they belong. Pet food is distributed on a first-come, …
Pet Loss Support Meeting
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesSign up for an upcoming session using the link below: Event Details Date & Time Location Please Note Upcoming Community Solutions Events Other Grief Support Services
Paws & Plan: Estate Planning for Pet Guardians
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesYou’re invited to an essential Estate Planning workshop for pet guardians. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your furry family members are cared for, no matter what the future holds! Discover how Joybound’s Guardian Program can provide additional support for …
Mobile Adoptions at Berkeley Humane’s Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Berkeley Humane 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, California, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
Back to School Pet Photoshoot
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesGet ready to capture the best version of your pet at a Joybound Pet Photo Shoot! Bring your leashed dog or cat for a festive, seasonal photo shoot at Joybound — no reservations needed. Our volunteer photographer will take your …
Mobile Adoptions at National Dog Day at Road Runner Sports (Concord)
Road Runner Sports 1975 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
Joybound Onsite Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Joybound! An informative volunteer docent or staff member will guide you through parts of Joybound not open to the public, including our clinic, dental suite, and newly-constructed animal care expansion. Learn about our history, rescue …
Event Opportunities
Fundraise for the Animals
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other special event by accepting gifts for the animals.
Event and Tour Requests
Request a speaker or representative for your event, or request a tour for your group of our beautiful campus.
Event Sponsorship
Partner with us to elevate the event and your business and brand. Join us as an event sponsor and showcase your commitment to the community.
Annual Events
Unleash the LOVE Festival & Adopt-a-thon
February 8, 2025: Celebrate all things LOVE with adorable animals, food trucks, free ice cream, face-painting, music, giveaways, and more. In addition to Joybound’s adoptable animals, we host fellow animal rescue groups with their own adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens ready to join loving families.
Unleash Happiness Celebration
June 7, 2025: A paws-itively unforgettable evening of tail-wagging fun and purr-worthy delights! Join us for an evening of FUN and JOY, as well as dancing, supporting Joybound People & Pets! Enjoy incredible cocktails, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, a decadent seated dinner, dessert, and a specialty chocolate experience that’s not to be missed!
Joybound Speaker Series
June 20, 2024: Joybound is thrilled to have hosted Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) CEO Steven Feldman to share first-of-its-kind research about how the human-animal bond and the pet care ecosystem is experienced among pet guardians of color.
Joybound Around Town on Broadway
September 14, 2025: Get ready for a day packed with live music, the always-adorable Paw-rade Walk, the Pet Wellness Festival, costume contests, and plenty of fun for people and pets alike.
