Between Thanksgiving and the first week of January, Joybound People & Pets is the perfect destination for families looking to make meaningful memories. Join us for festive activities, cozy treats, and community events — all celebrating the powerful bond between people and pets.
Celebrate the Season with Joybound
Joybound is your destination for heartwarming holiday fun — and half-off adult pet adoptions on weekends!
Adoption Specials
Adoption fees for adult animals are half-off every weekend between November 29 – January 4.
Festive Events
Bring the whole family and join the fun at Joybound’s holiday season events.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Visit Joybound this holiday season to bring some extra cheer into your life.
Give a Pet a Home for the Holidays
Open your heart and home to a new best friend this holiday season! Adult dog and cat adoptions are half-off* every weekend between November 29 – January 4. Our team will help you find the perfect match — so you can start the new year with love, laughter, and wagging tails.
Joybound’s intake & admissions team makes multiple trips every week to partner shelters across the state of California, so available animals are updated daily. For information on what to expect, learn more about our adoption process.
*Some exclusions may apply. Standard adoption criteria applies. Does not include ESA adoptions.
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Adoption Fees
Every weekend between November 29 – January 4, adoption fees for adult dogs and cats are half-off!
- Cat – $100 / $50
- Special-Needs Cat – $50 / $25
- Senior Cat (7+ years) – $50 / $25
- Kitten (< 6 months) – $175
- Special-Needs Kitten – $100
- Feline Emotional Support Animal – $200
- Dog – $150 / $75
- Special-Needs Dog – $75 / $37.50
- Senior Dog (7+ years) – $50 / $25
- Puppy (< 6 months) – $375
- Special-Needs Puppy – $200
- Canine Emotional Support Animal – $400
Holiday Events & Family Fun
There’s something happening every week at Joybound! Bring the whole family and join the fun — with warm drinks and special memories waiting around every corner.
Other Ways to Get Involved
But wait, there’s more! Whether you’re enjoying some relaxing time at our new Cat Lounge in Concord (COMING SOON), doing your holiday gift shopping at Joybound’s Boutique, or just bringing the family by to look at our adorable animals in the same way you’d look at hanging Christmas lights, whatever your holiday season entails, Joybound we want to be a part of it!
Shop with Purpose
Discover festive pet toys, Joybound gifts, and décor at our Boutique.
Visit the NEW Cat Lounge
Joybound’s Thrift Store is re-opening in mid-December as Joybound’s Thrift Store & Cat Lounge!
Enjoy a Place for Everyone
We strive to ensure Joybound is a place where everyone can feel at home.
