FRONTWAVE GIVE360

Pet Adoption Events

Making a Difference in Our Community

Our Pet Adoption Events have brought together community members, local animal rescues, and partner organizations to help pets find safe, loving homes while supporting the broader needs of animal welfare groups. Through these events, we have worked closely with trusted local partners to identify areas of need, direct resources through targeted contributions, build meaningful collaborations, and measure impact to ensure lasting benefits for the community. Each event reflects a shared commitment to service, connection, and creating positive outcomes for both pets and the families who welcome them.

See our Latest Event!

Pawpalooza, our Spring Pet Adoption Event, was a huge success—bringing the community together for a fun, pet-filled day with 9 rescues, 18 vendors, over 50 volunteers and event live radio from Rock 105.3 and 101.5 KGB. The event led to 62 adoptions, with Frontwave proudly sponsoring $6,200 in adoption fees and our Foundation donating another $6,200 back to the rescues.

Event Recaps:



Pet Event 2026

Pawpalooza Pet Adoption Event April 2026

We were thrilled by the success of Pawpalooza, our Spring Pet Adoption Event held on April 11, 2026. The event brought together the community for a tail-wagging day dedicated to helping furry friends find their forever homes. 

We partnered with 9 local animal rescues and welcomed 18 vendors and food trucks, along with live presence from Rock 105.3 and 101.5 KGB, creating a fun and festive atmosphere for attendees of all ages. 

The event resulted in 62 pet adoptions, helping dozens of animals begin new chapters with loving families. Frontwave Credit Union proudly sponsored $6,200 in adoption fees and the Frontwave Foundation contributed $6,200 in donations back to participating rescues. 

We deeply appreciate the support of our outstanding Frontwave team, the Camp Pendleton Marines, caring foster families, and all the dedicated volunteers whose efforts made the event possible.

2025 Pet Adoption Event

Pet Adoption Event May 2025

We’re still wagging our tails with excitement after the incredible turnout at our Pet Adoption Event on May 31, 2025! Hosted at our Oceanside branch, the event brought together Frontwave members and community supporters - and thanks to their enthusiasm and big hearts, over 70 dogs and cats were adopted into loving forever homes.

In partnership with 8 local animal rescues, Frontwave Credit Union proudly sponsored more than $7,000 in adoption fees, making it easier for families to welcome a new furry friend. On top of that, the Frontwave Foundation contributed an additional $7,000 in donations to support the lifesaving work of our rescue partners.

We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing Frontwave team, the Camp Pendleton Marines, compassionate foster families, and the dedicated volunteers who helped bring this event to life.

2025 Pet Event

Pet Adoption Event December 2024

On December 7, 2024, we hosted our first-ever Home for the Holidays pet adoption event - and it was a heartwarming success! With the support of our amazing community and five local animal rescues, 25 pets found their forever homes just in time for the holiday season.

To help make these adoptions possible, Frontwave covered a portion of each adoption fee. We also gave back in a big way - donating 600 pounds of pet food to our rescue partners, thanks to $1,000 raised during our virtual pet food drive and a matching gift from the Frontwave Foundation. Together, we made a meaningful difference for pets in need. The event was filled with joy, gratitude, and plenty of tail wags - a true celebration of the holiday spirit!

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Frontwave Give360 Program

We believe in the power of community and the impact of meaningful partnerships. That’s why we’ve created Frontwave Give360 - Frontwave Credit Union’s comprehensive, 360-degree approach to giving, ensuring every dollar raised and every resource donated is reinvested directly into the local organizations that strengthen the neighborhoods where we live and serve. 

Community Partnerships

At the heart of Frontwave Give360 are the partnerships we’ve built with incredible organizations sharing our commitment to strengthening the community. Our Pet Adoption Events are one example of how we are collaborating with trusted local organizations to identify needs, allocate resources through targeted contributions, create impactful partnerships, and track initiatives to ensure lasting community benefits.
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