Unleash the LOVE
Our third-annual adopt-a-thon and festival is returning on Saturday, February 7, bigger than ever!
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.
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Joybound
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesGet 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 animal care facility. Learn about our history, rescue efforts, …
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Mobile Adoptions at the Walnut Creek Trunk or Treat
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 …
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Mobile Adoptions at MarTEEnez Mini Golf & Arcade
MarTEEnez Mini Golf & Arcade 701C Escobar Street, Martinez, 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 …
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Howl & Meow-o-ween Fest
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesA not-so-spooky Halloween celebration for pets and people of all ages. We put the treat in trick-or-treating! Join Joybound People & Pets for a not-so-spooky celebration of Halloween for pets and people of all ages during our Howl & Meow-o-ween Fest! …
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Mobile Adoptions at Walnut Creek Shadelands’ Made in the Shade
COPA Soccer Training Center 2640 Shadelands 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 …
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Featured Monthly Game NightTeam 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 …
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Fall Wreath Making Workshop
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesJoybound People & Pets is welcoming the crisp fall air and warm glow of autumn with a Fall Wreath Making Workshop with floral artisan Marissa Zoetewey, founder of The Wild Fleur Co. Create your own unique seasonal wreath for your home …
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FeaturedFree 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 …
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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, …
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Mobile Adoptions at Broadway Plaza
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 …
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Joybound
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesGet 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 animal care facility. Learn about our history, rescue efforts, …
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Pet Loss Support Meeting
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesPets are family — and losing a member of your family can be an extremely painful and traumatic experience. Thankfully, meeting with a pet loss support group may be able to help. In a nurturing, small group, you are encouraged …
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Mobile Adoptions at the Market by Rooted
The Market by Rooted 2800 Larkey 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 …
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Mobile Adoptions at the Veranda Shopping Center
With 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 …
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Mobile Adoptions at the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center
AMC Brentwood 14 2525 Sand Creek Rd, Brentwood, 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 …
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.
