Thank You!
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our 2025 Unleash the LOVE festival! With 1,400+ attendees, almost 40 pet adoptions, and an incredible amount of JOY in the air, this year’s event was one to remember.
Special thanks go out to our event sponsors: VCA Animal Hospitals and Veterinary Emergency Group, as well as our partner shelters, and all the incredible volunteers and partner organizations who made this possible. We’re already looking forward to next year’s festival!

2025 Event Photos

Ways to Get Involved

Upcoming Joybound Events

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You’re invited to join us at Joybound in Walnut Creek on Saturday, February 8 for our second-annual Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon! Just a few days before Valentine’s Day, we’ll be celebrating all things LOVE.
We’ll have:
- Adoptable animals from shelters and rescue groups across Northern California
- Food trucks by Taste of the World Market
- A beer garden
- An artisan marketplace
- Face painting
- DJ booth
- Games and activities
- Flash tattooing by Magnetic Arts
- Complimentary treats
- And much more!
Learn about exciting new changes at Joybound, including all of our programs to support the connection between people and pets through a lifetime partnership. Bring the whole family to our Walnut Creek campus for an afternoon bounding with joy.
We can’t wait to see you there! Questions? Contact us at events@joybound.org.
Event Details
Date & Time
February 8 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors & Partners
Unleash the LOVE Sponsors
Participating Rescue Groups & Shelters
Beer Garden Partners
Event Opportunities
Download Event Flyer
Help spread the word! Share our event flyer with your friends, family, and community to get everyone involved.
Donate Raffle Items
Help make our event unforgettable by contributing a raffle item. Your donation will directly support our cause and engage attendees.
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.