Calendar and Updates
Stay up-to-date with all of our events and programs happening in and around our region! Don’t miss your chance to connect in person and meet our team and loveable rescue pets.
Featured program
FOOD PANTRY NOW OPEN
Our Food Pantry is open!
We recognize the need in our community to have provisions to pet food, supplies, and necessities, especially when times are hard. This program is designed to assist families facing temporary hardships or those in need of a little extra help between paychecks. The Food Pantry serves as The Bridge Home’s community outreach program to assist those who are in need get the support for their beloved animals.

Upcoming Events
October 23
3:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fundraising/Awareness Event at Chuck E. Cheese’s
3020 Peoples St, Johnson City, TN
We will be set up at the Johnson City Chuck E. Cheese’s store with information on spay/neuter to bring public awareness to this issue. We are also accepting donations at the event to help support our operations.also be accepting donations to help support our operations. Hope to see you there!

October 24
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Adoption Event at Bristol, VA PetSmart
16760 Highlands Center Blvd, Bristol, VA
We will have adoptable dogs and cats in the store. Fill out an application here for pre-approval. You may just find your new best friend!

November/ December
Season of Giving
Our year end fundraising and supplies drives will include: Giving Tuesday, Pet Angel Trees, and Deck the Walls. Details coming soon!

November 13
3:00-9:00 p.m.
Fundraising/Awareness Event at Chuck E. Cheese’s
3020 Peoples St, Johnson City, TN
We will be set up at the Johnson City Chuck E. Cheese’s store with information on spay/neuter to bring public awareness to this issue. We are also accepting donations at the event to help support our operations.

November 20, 21
9:00-4:00 p.m. (20th)
9:00 – 3:00 p.m. (21st)
Old Fashioned Christmas Fair
1200 E Center St, Kingsport, TN
We will vend at this event, which features food, live music, vendors, and games. We plan to bring adoptable cats and dogs to help celebrate the season. Come on out for this family friendly event sponsored by the Kingsport Senior Center.

December 1
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a national day celebrating and supporting non profit organizations. We will have special messaging on our web site, facebook page, and in our email communications.

December 5
12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Ashley Furniture Community Night
2716 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN
We will have adoptable dogs at this community event. Find some good sales in store and maybe your new best friend!

December 5
10:30 a.m.
Johnson City Christmas Parade
Downtown Johnson City
We will participate in the JC Christmas parade this year, and plan to have some of our canines walk with us and help distribute candy and cheer. The parade should be a memorable event, as the theme is “Holly Dolly Christmas”.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays
12:00 p.m. (noon)
WCYB Pet of the Week Segment
WCYB Channel 5 News
Tune in to Channel 5: WCYB News every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month to see a Bridge Home Pet of the Week featured on air. Maybe you will see your new best friend!

News Highlights
NEWS
New Fundraising Partnership Spotlight: Eastman Credit Union
We’re thrilled to share that The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue has been selected as a 2026 fundraising partner through Eastman Credit Union’s “Casual for a Cause” employee giving program.
Since 2020, ECU employees have supported local nonprofits by donating $1 per paycheck, with funds matched dollar-for-dollar by Eastman Credit Union. Employees also vote to select the organizations they want to support — and we’re honored to have been chosen! Throughout 2026, ECU staff will proudly wear Casual for a Cause T-shirts featuring The Bridge Home, helping spread awareness about our rescue while raising vital funds.
This partnership will provide meaningful financial support to help us continue saving lives and caring for animals in need across our community. We’re deeply grateful to Eastman Credit Union and its employees for believing in our mission and investing in compassionate impact.

NEWS
Trap-Neuter-Return Program
We are looking forward to bringing a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program to the Tri-Cities to help with the over population of colony cats. It is our hope that this program will assist our community in the overpopulation of feral cats and help reduce, if not eliminate, the risk of having a rabies outbreak in our region.
To be a part of our groundbreaking efforts, contact Heather O’Daniel (heather.odaniel@bridgehome.org) to learn how you can get involved.

