Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon – A Celebration of Community, Compassion, and Connection!

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We are calling all animal lovers to Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at our Walnut Creek campus. This heartwarming event will feature adoptable animals from Joybound and 8 Northern California partner shelters, tons of family fun, tasty treats and the opportunity to learn more about some of the amazing community work being done right here in our backyard.

Media Opportunity: Experience exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Joybound’s festival, including guided campus tours, interviews with program leaders, meeting adoptable animals and gaining valuable insight into our community initiatives. Learn more about:

• Rescue and Adoption Services: Connecting animals with loving homes to create lifelong bonds.
• Disaster Relief Efforts: Assisting pets and people during emergencies with care and resources. Find out about our current LA Fire Relief campaign.
• Free Vaccine and Microchip Clinics: Ensuring pets stay healthy and protected, regardless of financial barriers.
• Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics: Providing accessible healthcare for pets to promote well-being and prevent illness.
• Free Food Pantries: Supporting pet families with essential supplies during challenging times.
• Psychiatric Service Animal Training: Transforming shelter dogs into service animals for Veteran’s, first responders and people facing mental health challenges.
• Vocational Training Programs: Offering training through our Grooming Academy to empower individuals encountering barriers to employment.

For media access and interview scheduling, please contact Chelsea Blackburn at cblackburn@joybound.org.

WHEN: Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Joybound Campus 2890 Mitchell Drive Walnut Creek, CA
WHAT: This free, family-friendly event welcomes animal lovers of all ages. Guests are encouraged to bring their loved ones for an unforgettable day celebrating compassion, community, and of course, love.
RSVP: https://JoyboundUnleashtheLove2025.eventbrite.com

The festival will feature:

• Adoptable companion animals from Joybound People & Pets and 8 partner shelters and rescue organizations.
• Opportunities to explore how you can help animals in our community by fostering, volunteering, or donating.
• The chance to ask our expert trainers and veterinarians any pressing pet questions.
• Food trucks, a beer and beverage garden, hands-on craft stations, games, permanent flash tattoos, music, and artisan marketplace.
• Free ice cream, glitter face painting, popcorn, and giveaways!