Unleash the LOVE
Join us on February 7 for our third-annual Unleash the LOVE Festival & Adopt-a-thon — plus, our new Fun Run!
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.
Event Opportunities
Host an Adoption Event
Request Joybound’s mobile adoption vehicle at your community event, or sponsor the adoption fees for a whole day of pet adoptions!
Request Joybount at Your Event
Hosting an event? Request a Joybound speaker or representative to bring a little bit of extra Joy to the festivities.
Sponsor an Event
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.
Signature Events
Unleash the LOVE Festival & Adopt-a-thon
February 7, 2026: 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. Â
Unleash Happiness Gala
May 30, 2026: 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 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.
