Events
What's on near Bogie's Pet Supply
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic (East Bay SPCA Oakland)
Walk-in vaccine clinic at East Bay SPCA's Oakland location. No appointment needed - drop in for core vaccines and rabies for dogs and cats. One of the most affordable ways to keep your pet up to date.
6th Annual #ProjectBestFriend Pet Adoption & Donation Drive
A free afternoon of onsite pet adoptions, local food and retail vendors, a complimentary photobooth and music by DJ Presto, benefiting Hayward Animal Shelter. There is a pet donation drive collecting cat and dog essentials, and the whole family is welcome.
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic (East Bay SPCA Oakland)
Walk-in vaccine clinic at East Bay SPCA's Oakland location. No appointment needed - drop in for core vaccines and rabies for dogs and cats. One of the most affordable ways to keep your pet up to date.
AniMeals Pittsburg
AniMeals is Contra Costa Humane Society's mobile food drive. Pick up discounted pet food for your dog or cat at this Pittsburg stop. Bring your own bag - donations of unopened food are welcome too.
AniMeals Martinez
AniMeals mobile food drive at CCHS's Martinez stop. Grab discounted pet food for your dog or cat. Bring a bag for whatever you pick up - and if you have extra food at home, donations help the animals still waiting for homes.
Adoption Hours (CCHS)
Friday adoption hours at Contra Costa Humane Society. Cats and dogs are ready to meet their people - a great weeknight stop after work.
Chalk Art in the Park 2026 (Ohlone Humane Society)
Ohlone Humane Society's chalk-art fundraiser in Niles Town Plaza. Donate and you receive a goodie bag filled with chalk plus your own sidewalk square to decorate. The organiser explicitly calls it a pet and family friendly event.
Corgi Con
Corgi Con is back at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on Saturday - a full day of corgi races, a costume contest, a corgi version of ninja warrior, photo ops, and 20+ vendors selling pup swag and gifts. The whole crew is welcome, corgi or not - it's the kind of Saturday where you can grab a food truck lunch, watch the short-legged chaos, and pick up something for your own dog on the way out.
Dog Adoption PupUp at Pet Food Express, Telegraph Avenue
Oakland Animal Services mobile adoption pop-up. Meet adoptable pets and learn about the shelter's adoption, foster and volunteer programmes.
Adoption Hours (CCHS)
Saturday adoption hours at Contra Costa Humane Society. Cats and dogs are ready to meet you - come browse, ask questions, and if there's a match, take your new best friend home the same day.
The Eastbay French Bulldog Meetup — Monthly Meetup
A monthly park meetup in Dublin for French Bulldog owners and their dogs, run by The Eastbay French Bulldog Meetup group. The group's listing says it runs every 4th Sunday of the month.
Adoption Hours (CCHS)
Sunday adoption hours at Contra Costa Humane Society. A calm, low-key day to meet the cats and dogs still waiting on the shelves.
Chihuahua and Small Dogs Meetup
An in-person meetup for Chihuahuas and other small dogs — play, treats and chats with fellow small-dog owners.
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic (East Bay SPCA Oakland)
Walk-in vaccine clinic at East Bay SPCA's Oakland location. No appointment needed - drop in for core vaccines and rabies for dogs and cats.
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic (East Bay SPCA Oakland)
Walk-in vaccine clinic at East Bay SPCA's Oakland location. No appointment needed - drop in for core vaccines and rabies for dogs and cats.
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic (East Bay SPCA Oakland)
Walk-in vaccine clinic at East Bay SPCA's Oakland location. No appointment needed - drop in for core vaccines and rabies for dogs and cats.
Dog Adoption PupUp at Faction Brewing
Oakland Animal Services mobile adoption pop-up at Faction Brewing on Alameda Point. Meet adoptable pets and learn about the shelter's adoption, foster and volunteer programmes.
Tri-City Fall Adoption Fair
Adoptable dogs and cats out on the shelter lawn, with fee-waived adoptions all morning.
Learning Lab Training Seminar: Rowdy Rovers (Oakland)
An East Bay SPCA workshop for dogs who throw themselves at everyone they meet, offering strategies to change how a dog behaves in previously over-exciting moments. The organiser states this class is for humans only, which they say keeps it their most affordable introductory react
Joybound People & Pets: Team Trivia Night!
Joybound's monthly team trivia and game night at their Walnut Creek campus, held the first Wednesday of every month. Fur-tastic trivia, free popcorn, prizes and classic games. All ages welcome, registration required.
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots, in the lower parking lot between the Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Main Library, on the corner of Stevenson Blvd and Civic Center Dr. Note this one is a Sunday, not the usual Saturday. First come, first served; text
Gilman Brew's Punks Parade Craft Faire and Animal Shelter Fundraiser Vol 10
The Falloween edition of this semi-yearly Berkeley craft faire at Gilman Brewing Company — unique independent sellers, live bands and pet adoptions, raising money for an animal shelter. Volume 10 in the series.
Learning Lab Training Seminar: Proactive, Not Reactive (Dublin)
East Bay SPCA describe reactivity as their most requested training topic. This seminar is designed to cover the ground you and a private trainer would work through in a first session.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Open House 2026 (Ohlone Humane Society)
Ohlone Humane Society opens its Newark wildlife rehabilitation centre for its free annual open house — the organiser calls it the only day of the year the public can go behind the scenes. Guided tours, kids' activities including face painting and nature crafts, live ambassador an
Jack O' London Pup Crawl: Halloween Edition!
A Halloween-themed, dog-centric daytime bar and food crawl through Oakland's Jack London District, which the organisers describe as notoriously dog-friendly. A follow-up to their first Jack London Pup Crawl in April.
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots (weekday clinic), in the lower parking lot between the Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Main Library. First come, first served; text (510) 565-8001 to confirm before heading over.
Paws & Plan: Estate Planning 101 (For You and Your Pets)
A National Estate Planning Awareness Week workshop at Joybound with estate planning attorney Sarah S. Nix of Gagen, McCoy, McMahon, Koss, Markowitz & Fanucci, on making sure your wishes and your pets are provided for. Covers Joybound's Guardian Program for Legacy Society members.
Bogie's Pet Costume Contest
Our 31st anniversary costume contest — enter your pet, the neighbourhood votes, winner takes a $100 gift certificate.
Howl-O-Ween Pawty on Fourth
A Halloween street party for dogs and their people on Berkeley's Fourth Street: a dog costume contest with prizes, local makers and pet-friendly vendors, live music, festive photo moments, food and treats.
Joybound People & Pets presents Yappy Hour at Calicraft Brewing Co.
A Halloween-themed yappy hour at Calicraft Brewing: come in costume with your dog, meet adoptable dogs and cats in the Joybound adoption zone, and visit a swag bar stocked with Joybound gear, treats, bandanas and leashes. Ticket includes a drink token, one swag bar item and a raf
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont, Halloween
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots, in the lower parking lot between the Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Main Library. The schedule marks this one "Happy Halloween". First come, first served; text (510) 565-8001 to confirm.
aPAWcalypse — Berkeley Humane Halloween Adoption Event
Berkeley Humane's one-day Halloween adoption event, held this year at their Albany Thrift Shop. Trick-or-treating for both two- and four-legged visitors, free family and pet photos, shelter pets in costume, and pets available for adoption from 12 to 4pm.
Learning Lab Training Seminar: Rock-Solid Recall (Dublin)
An East Bay SPCA seminar on teaching a dog to come when called, with live training demonstrations of the foundations and guidance on setting up practice sessions in the real world.
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots, in the lower parking lot between the Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Main Library, on the corner of Stevenson Blvd and Civic Center Dr. First come, first served; text (510) 565-8001 to confirm.
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots (weekday clinic), in the lower parking lot between the Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Main Library. First come, first served; text (510) 565-8001 to confirm before heading over.
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots, in the lower parking lot between the Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Main Library. This one falls on Thanksgiving weekend. First come, first served; text (510) 565-8001 to confirm the date is holding.
Past events
End of Summer Pawty
A free end-of-summer afternoon at Hap Magee Ranch Park hosted by Lauren McLane and The McLane Team, with a taco truck and four-legged family members welcome. The organisers say the event supports Joybound People & Pets.
Paint Your Pet @ Side Gate Brewery (East Bay)
A guided paint-and-sip where you submit a photo of your pet in advance and paint their portrait, led by professional pet portrait artist Heather Kinney. Canvases arrive pre-sketched from your pet's photo and the first drink is included. 21+.
Fall in Love (CCHS)
Sunday adoption hours at Contra Costa Humane Society. Cats and dogs are waiting to meet you - come spend a relaxed afternoon getting to know them and see if there's a match.
Fall in Love (CCHS)
Saturday adoption hours at Contra Costa Humane Society. Browse cats and dogs looking for forever homes, meet the team, and take your new pet home the same day. Drop by if you're been thinking about adding a furry friend to the family.
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots, in the lower parking lot between the Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Main Library, on the corner of Stevenson Blvd and Civic Center Dr. First come, first served; arrive within the listed times. Text (510) 565-8001 to c
SF SPCA Mobile Vaccine Clinic - Tenderloin
SF SPCA mobile vaccine clinic at St. Anthony's in the Tenderloin. No appointment needed - drop in for core vaccines and rabies for dogs and cats.
Secret Life of Pets 2 Screening at SF SPCA
The SF SPCA is screening The Secret Life of Pets 2 at its San Francisco location on Friday evening as part of CritterFest - a fun, pet-friendly night to watch the film and meet the shelter's adoptable animals. A simple way to spend a Friday: grab a seat, watch the movie, and see who your future dog might be on the way out.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 Screening at Proxy SF (SF SPCA)
Join SF SPCA at a free outdoor screening of The Secret Life of Pets 2 at Proxy SF in Hayes Valley. Grab a blanket, settle in, and support the shelter while the lights go down.
Summer Outdoor Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch (leashed pets welcome)
A free City of Union City family movie night starting at dusk. It is not a pet event, but the city's own listing says pets are welcome as long as they stay on a leash. Bring low-back chairs or blankets and dress warmly. Info line 510.675.5265.
Springline Oktoberfest
Springline in Menlo Park is throwing an Oktoberfest on Friday evening, and dogs are welcome. If you're looking for a low-key way to wind down the weekend with a dog in the picture, this is a good one - grab a seat, grab a snack, and bring your pup along.
Adoption Hours
Contra Costa Humane Society's main Pleasant Hill shelter opens for adoption hours Friday morning. A good mid-week window to meet the cats and dogs in the building before the weekend rush - the team will talk through what fits your home and answer first-time owner questions on the spot.
Walk-in Vaccine Clinic
East Bay SPCA runs a walk-in vaccine clinic at its Oakland location on Thursday, no appointment needed. Handy if your dog is overdue on a booster or you just want a quick way to get them caught up before the next checkup. Bring their vaccine record if you have it.
Walk-in Vaccine Clinic (East Bay SPCA Oakland)
East Bay SPCA drop-in vaccine clinic offering affordable vaccines, microchipping, testing and de-worming. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 12-1:30. Priority goes to those with appointments. The organiser notes these clinics are not for sick pets o
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots (weekday clinic). The organiser's own location note: "2290 Stevenson Blvd Fremont (The LOWER PARKING LOT Between the Fremont Police Department and The Fremont Main Library. On the Corner of Stevenson Blvd and Civic Center Dr)".
Adoption Hours
Another open adoption-hours window at Contra Costa Humane Society's Pleasant Hill main building on Sunday. Come meet the adoptable cats and dogs, talk through what fits your routine, and get matched with the team on the spot - no appointment needed for this window.
Joybound Around Town on Broadway!
The 26th annual Joybound dog-friendly street festival in downtown Walnut Creek. The day opens at 11:00 AM with the Paw-rade Walk, a one-mile stroll around Broadway Plaza with your dog, followed by live music and a pet festival. Furry friends are welcome.
Learning Lab Training Seminar: Rock-Solid Recall
East Bay SPCA's Learning Lab is running a hands-on recall seminar in Oakland on Sunday morning, focused on building a rock-solid "come" your dog will actually use off-leash. It's a short, practical session - great if your dog is still learning the rules of the outside world and you want a trainer's plan for the long game.
Join the SF SPCA at Dog Days at Oracle Park
The SF SPCA joins Dog Days at Oracle Park on Saturday for a pet-friendly day by the bay. Come out for a little of both worlds: meet shelter dogs on the grounds and catch the game. Great for families and first-time adopters who want to see what a shelter pup is like in the real world before they commit.
Marin Humane Mobile Adoption Event (Greenbrae)
Marin Humane's weekly mobile adoption event is coming to Woodlands Pet Food and Treats in Greenbrae. Meet adoptable dogs who are ready for a new home, and the Humane's team will help you find a match and walk you through the adoption process. Free to attend - just show up with your favorite adoptable.
Mobile Adoption Event (Greenbrae)
Marin Humane's mobile adoption team is rolling into the Woodlands Pet Food & Treats lot in Greenbrae Saturday midday. It's the easiest way to meet adoptable dogs and cats without driving across the Golden Gate - the crew handles the paperwork and you can walk out with a new friend. Bring a carrier for cats and a leash for dogs.
Adoption Hours
The main Contra Costa Humane Society shelter in Pleasant Hill opens for adoption hours Saturday morning through afternoon. It's a good window to meet the cats and dogs in the building before it gets busy - the staff will point you toward what fits your home and answer any first-time owner questions on the spot.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) PupUp at Asian Branch, Oakland Public Library
Oakland Animal Services brings adoptable dogs and puppies to the library. Adoption fees are waived and same-day adoptions are processed on site, with bilingual animal resources, care packages and dog training information available.
Adopt Adorable Dogs & Puppies Saturday at Dublin Petsmart!
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to the Dublin PetSmart. Their dogs live in foster homes with TVAR volunteers where they are given care, socialisation and training, and are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Low-Cost Walk-In Pet Vaccine Clinic (Cheap Shots) — Fremont
Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic run by Cheap Shots. The organiser's own location note: "2290 Stevenson Blvd Fremont (The LOWER PARKING LOT Between the Fremont Police Department and The Fremont Main Library. On the Corner of Stevenson Blvd and Civic Center Dr)". First come, firs
Adoption Hours
Contra Costa Humane Society's main Pleasant Hill shelter is open for adoption hours on Friday afternoon. Bring your questions and meet the cats and dogs looking for a forever home - the team there will walk you through everything from adoptable animals to what to bring on day one.
AniMeals Martinez
Stop by Contra Costa Humane Society's Martinez location on Friday for a quick AniMeals visit. It's a low-pressure way to meet a few shelter animals up close while you're in the area - just show up during the listed hour and introduce yourself to the dogs who come out to say hi.
Pet Loss Support Group
Peninsula Humane Society hosts a weekly in-person Pet Loss Support Group on Thursday evening. If you're carrying the grief after losing a pet you loved, this is a low-pressure space to talk it through with people who get it. Call the number on the page with any questions before you come.
AniMeals Pittsburg
Pop into Contra Costa Humane Society's AniMeals program at the Pittsburg location on Thursday for a quick, easy way to feed a shelter pet during open adoption hours. No appointment needed - just bring your pup and meet a few adoptable animals while you're in the neighborhood.