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.
Paws for Ice Cream
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesCool off in the summer heat with some delicious ice cream at Joybound! Our adoption team will be serving scoops of ice cream, courtesy of our friends at San Francisco Creamery. Then, consider staying around for Joybound’s Community Movie Night …
Community Movie Night: Best in Show (2000)
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesWe are excited to share special screenings of your favorite animal-themed films! All are welcome at this community film night. Free popcorn will be available and drinks will be for sale. Free ice cream will be available before the films, …
Mobile Adoptions at the Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market
Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market North Wiget Lane & Mitchell 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 …
Free Pet Food Pantry at Contra Costa Animal Services
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, …
Mobile Adoptions at the Market by Rooted
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 …
Camp Joybound (Summer Week 2)
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 …
Virtual Workshop: Dog Body Language 101
Virtual EventTogether in this 45-minute virtual workshop, we’ll learn how to understand dog body language, including cues that show when a dog is calm, excited, or stressed. Use this knowledge in everyday situations to improve your communication and bond with your …
Virtual Workshop: Carrier Confidence
Virtual EventIn this 45-minute virtual workshop, learn how to make carrier travel a more positive experience for your cat. We’ll cover tips for reducing stress, building carrier comfort, and creating smoother vet visits or travel days. Great for cat owners looking …
Virtual Workshop: Muzzle Manners
Virtual EventThis 45-minute virtual workshop covers the basics of muzzle training and why it’s a valuable skill for many dogs. Learn how to introduce a muzzle positively, when and why to use one, and how to make it a comfortable experience …
Mobile Adoptions at Pacific Service Credit Union (Concord)
Pacific Service Credit Union Concord 1355 Willow way, Concord, 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 …
Adoption Fees Sponsored by Pacific Service Credit Union
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesOur friends at Pacific Service Credit Union want to make it easier than ever for you to bring home the love of a pet! That’s why they’re sponsoring all Joybound adoption fees on Friday, June 27 — both at Joybound’s …
Paws for Ice Cream
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesCool off in the summer heat with some delicious ice cream at Joybound! Our adoption team will be serving scoops of ice cream, courtesy of our friends at San Francisco Creamery. Then, consider staying around for Joybound’s Community Movie Night …
Community Movie Night: The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesWe are excited to share special screenings of your favorite animal-themed films! All are welcome at this community film night. Free popcorn will be available and drinks will be for sale. Free ice cream will be available before the films, …
Mobile Adoptions at Oakley Summerfest
Oakley Civic Center Plaza 3231 Main Street, Oakley, 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 …
Virtual Workshop: Litter Box Learning
Virtual EventIn this 45-minute virtual workshop, learn how to set your cat up for litter box success. We’ll cover ideal litter box setups, common issues, and tips for preventing accidents. Perfect for both new and experienced cat owners looking to create …
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.
Joybound Around Town on Broadway
May 19, 2024: Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza in May 2024 for Joybound Around Town on Broadway! We surpassed our fundraising goal by raising more than $110,000 for people and pets, and enjoyed an incredible festival as we celebrated the magic of the human-animal bond.
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.
