We’re thrilled to announce that tickets to this year’s Unleash Happiness Gala have officially sold out! If you’re interested in joining our waitlist for tickets, please contact [email protected].
SATURDAY, MAY 30 • 5:30 PM – 10 PM
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Step into a night of sparkle, disco, and purpose — where community and compassion meet on the dance floor to change the lives of pets and their people.
Pre-Event Online Auction
The Unleash Happiness Gala online auction is now live! We have some amazing packages available, including concert + theater tickets, winery tours, golf rounds, adventure excursions, jewelry, and much more — with all proceeds benefitting Joybound’s life-changing programs.
Are you ready to start the bidding? Whether you’re attending the gala or not, anyone can participate!
Adventure Awaits: Weekend with a Rivian
Whitewater Adventure on the American River + Basement Bucks
Penguins + Pajamas Sleepover
Arthur Murray Dance Lessons Package
Pedal & Sip: Livermore Valley E‑Bike Adventure for Six
Concert Night at Toyota Pavilion
Best of the East Bay: Golf Edition
Wild Wonders at the San Francisco Zoo
Napa Valley Bike Tours + Basement Bucks
An Evening at the Opera
Wild Wonders at the San Francisco Zoo
Bankhead Presents Theater Tickets
SFJAZZ for Two
VJB and Wellington Cellars Tasting
Baldacci Family Vineyards Tour + Tasting
Soquel Vineyards Wine Tasting
Event Details
Date & Time
Saturday, May 30 @ 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
VIP guests welcome at 5:00 PM
All guests welcome at 5:30 PM
Tickets
We’re thrilled to announce that tickets to this year’s Unleash Happiness Gala have officially sold out! If you’re interested in joining our waitlist for tickets, please contact [email protected].
Benefitting
Proceeds from the Unleash Happiness Gala benefit Joybound’s programs for the pets we love and the people who love them.
Special Guests
Jackson Galaxy
We’re thrilled to be joined at the Unleash Happiness Gala by Jackson Galaxy, aka “The Cat Daddy.” Jackson is a renowned celebrity in the world of cat behavior and animal advocacy. He is best known as the host and executive producer of Animal Planet’s hit show “My Cat From Hell,” and his New York Times best-selling books.
Dan Ashley
This year’s Unleash Happiness Gala will be emceed by Emmy Award-winning journalist Dan Ashley, of ABC7 Bay Area. Dan is a lifelong animal-lover and longtime friend of Joybound People & Pets.
Attire
We encourage guests at our 2026 Unleash Happiness Gala to embrace this year’s “Disco Fever” theme and dress in their best Groovy Glam, ready to party!
Schedule of Events
- 5:00 PM – VIP Guests Welcome
- 5:30 PM – All Guests Welcome
- 5:30 PM – Mingling and Revelry
- Curated silent auction baskets
- Meet-and-greets with kittens & puppies
- Hosted craft beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Passed and stationed hors d’oeuvres (vegan/vegetarian available)
- 7:00 PM – Joybound Program in the Pavilion
- Three-course dinner featuring seasonal dishes and dessert bites (vegan/vegetarian available)
- Wine service during dinner
- Guest speaker: Jackson Galaxy
- Live auction and Raise-a-Paw
- 8:30 PM – After Party
- Drinks, dessert bar, and coffee bar
- DISCO DANCING!
- 10:00 PM – Event Conclusion
Food & Drink Options
- Passed Hors D’ouvres
- Watermelon ceviche (vegan)
- Sizzling scallops
- Chicken and waffle bites
- Served Salad
- White peach summer salad
- Dinner Entres
- Preserved lemon and honey-glazed chicken thighs
- Moroccan prawns with lobster sauce
- Spring pea and ricotta ravioli (vegetarian)
- Hearts of palm quinoa cake with chipotle aioli (vegan)
- Family Style Desserts
- Citrus cheesecake (vegan)
- Meyer lemon custard tartlettes
- Mini s’mores chocolate fudge cupcakes
- Hydration Station, Coffee, and Stationed Sweets
- Local Wine, Craft beer, Cocktails, and Mocktails
Location
Interested in Sponsoring Unleash Happiness?
Thank You to Our Event Partners & Sponsors
This event is made possible thanks to our generous partners and sponsors. This year’s Unleash Happiness Gala is brought to you by:
Platinum Sponsors
Solid Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Media Sponsor
Contact Us
Need to contact Joybound’s event team? Please email us at [email protected].
