New Meetup! Volunteers Wanted for this Newly Forming Group! **Currently focusing on support for the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter** Mission We aspire to aid all Inland Empire animal shelters in becoming "No Kill" facilities. Vision We are volunteers, advocates and community allies who support animal shelters, shelter staff and the humane treatment of animals within the Inland Empire. We strive to assist local shelters with increasing pet adoptions, expanding volunteer programs, excellerating pet …

** Do you have an aging or ill pet? ** Are you feeling alone or overwhelmed with the responsibility? **  Could you use some support balancing your needs with those of your pet or determining quantity vs. quality of life issues? Then this is the group for you. Our pets mean so much to us. They are our family members and best friends. The love we share with them is often like no other. That's part of the reason why it's so difficult to watch them age or go through a life-threatening illness. This …

United Hope for Animals Through our Shelter Support Program, we partner with local, high-intake shelters to give homeless pets the best chance possible of finding new homes. We advocate for over 160 shelter pets a month, and have a 96% success rate in getting these dogs and cats into safe and loving adoptive or foster homes. It all starts with our "Glamour Shot Day," when we visit the shelter to photograph, video, and get to know the personalities of up to 80 dogs and cats. We work with dogs of …

WWW.FOLBA.org Dedicated to its promotion of the humane treatment and care of cats, dogs and all other animals through the education of the public as to responsible pet ownership. Friends of Long Beach Animals supports laws and legislation that make animal abuse a serious crime.

The loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including children, best friends, family members and soul-mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill or aging. The group is led by Ellie Freedman, MFT, a Certified Pet Loss and Bereavement Counselor, who knows first-hand the depth of grief experienced with thi …

This group is a great place for people who love their pets unconditionally! If you're one of those people who throw your pets birthday parties then you're in the right place!! This group is for people wanting to meet others who love their animals and are not judged for "going to far"! This group will meet at places decided on to have fun and just hang out and relax knowing your pet is having fun too! Birthday parties will be a must for our pets of course!! Any ideas are welcome!!

The purpose of this group is to have meetups where like-minded people can make new friends, experience fun things, and have intellectual conversations.  Please be actively looking for new friends, and have free-time to hangout with us. :) You would be a great addition to our group if: love animals, non-smoker, not a heavy drinker or hard drug user, non-religious and don't believe in God, smart & intelligent/college educated (or actively working on it), you have a little spending money, honest, …

Calling all animal lovers and do-gooders. The South Los Angeles Animal Shelter needs you! Here you will find the sweetest, loveliest animals in the world. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts and very few volunteers, the dogs are NEVER walked. Once or twice per week, we'll go down to the shelter, give them love, give them exercise and hopefully find them homes. We can do fundraisers, host parties, and do adoptions. Volunteering there has made such a difference in my life, I'm sure it can do the sam …

Orange County People for Animals is a Southern California-based 501(c)3 non-profit animal advocacy organization founded in 1988 to help create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet for all living beings. Our mission is to have our guiding principles present in the fabric of everyday society: Every being has the right to live free from exploitation. By educating people, we will create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet. There are consequences to every individual's actions. A …

Do you want to raise your children to be kind to animals?  Would your younger child enjoy playing at the playground with other kids their age, while at the same time getting to pet some friendly, sociable bunnies and talk with trained big-kid volunteers about the best ways to be kind and compassionate to pets and other animals?  Or would your older child like to talk with us about how to get started towards a career in veterinary medicine or animal welfare?  Then this is the meet-up group for yo …

Meet local Dog (and Cat) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly events. Share info on local dog-friendly places. This group socializes regularly at Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and Pawbar, http://www.pussyandpooch.com - THE Ultimate Pet Destination and Social Venue… Pussy & Pooch brings a playful, edgy and fun twist to the traditional pet store experience with distinctive pet products and services. A colorful and interactive social setting for pets and their parents… Feast on a meaty pet meal at …

This meetup group is dedicated to animals of all shapes and sizes. I am an animal massage therapist and Reiki Teacher.  I specialize in animal therapy, feline and canine behavior and animal communication.  Animals have been a huge part of my life and I wanted to do something to give back to them the same love and support they have given me over the years. The goal of this group is to build a network of animal lovers to have a place on meetup for list of animal events and to bring awareness to Ca …

Toby’s Fun Club is a local club for you and your dog. We offer varieties of social gatherings, play times and hikes throughout each month to attend. This is a great way to socialize and exercise your dogs and also to meet other pet parents and animal care professionals. We usually meet in local parks, dog beaches and other dog friendly places. Our events are free and anybody may attend.  You can come to our events even if you do not have a dog.  We welcome everyone who loves animals and wants to …

The loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe environment and help facil …

We are a group of local people who help homeless dogs and cats find good homes. We coordinate with city shelters and local rescue groups to provide foster homes, adoption assistance, medical services,etc, for local animals in need. We are a 501C3 nonprofit organization. Our members each contribute in their own special way based on thier skills and interest. We find our work to be very rewarding. It's great to see animals and their new owners live richer lives as a result of our efforts.

We are individuals who are working on improving our communication and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment that also have four-legged furred or feathered family members that we trade insights, stories and care-giving information on.

Thank You for visiting the Orange County Boston Terrier Club! You have come to the right place if you are as crazy about your adorable Boston Terrier as we all are! Do you talk to your Boston Terrier? Does you Boston understand you and communicate with those adorable eyes? Isn't it unbelievable how utterly human like your Boston Terrier is? You are not alone! We feel the same way about our Bostons! We are an animal loving bunch who like to get together at different parks, beaches, and trails …

SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER DOGGIE LOVERS!!! Doggies playing together having playdates.  Owners sharing ideas & experiences.  Always looking for new dog-friendly places and helping local Rescues and Shelters.  Always looking for dog-friendly parties, Yappy Hour, Martini Yappy Hour, Pet-friendly Bars, Pet-Friendly Cocktail Lounges, Halloween Costume & Cocktails Events, St. Patricks Yappy Hour, Doggie Birthday Parties,  plus much, much, more. Your IDEAS will be heard in this Meetup Group!!!!! We're in …

The Dogsitter Exchange Group is a volunteer group where we dogsit for each others dogs for no money. I have been running the group for almost 3 years with a basic group established. 2 people in the group are responsible for their own written contracts and disclaimers between each other when dogsitting. I do have examples of contracts and disclaimers to use. I do co ordinate and try to help you find a sitter within the group. I also keep track of the members who actively paticipate and give peopl …

Let's get together for great times, to meet great people and to support great organizations who save WILD things and their habitats.  Everyone knows that a bio-diverse forest is a healthy forest and primates are an important part of that mix! We're a unique collection of people who meet on occasion to connect with old friends, have fun networking with new folks and feel good about the "side benefit" of supporting important environmental causes.  Singles, married folks, business owners, people wi …

Anyone with a beagle or dogs are welcome!

- MISSION STATEMENT - DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB designed to get PARENTS and their PAWS out of the house and enjoying life. The club was specifically created to place PARENTS and their PAWS together in fun social activities, while Advocating for Dog Welfare and Adoption. ALL FRIENDLY PARENTS AND THEIR PAWS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!! Through the club we hold fun social activities, outings and events such as trips to Dog Beaches, Bark P …

Meet fellow Vegans and Vegetarians near you! We love to get together for great food and friendship and are branching out into some animal activism. We would love to welcome more members who want to contribute their passion for animal rights and a vegan lifestyle. We do have some guidelines we ask of our group. -Although this is a vegan and vegetarian group, we ask that all meetups are strictly vegan, which is without dairy, eggs or honey. -We ask that there be no self or business promotion.  We …

Come join fellow Shibas and their servants/owners for playdates with other local Shibas. Many of our members have great Shiba stories, and many tips on how to deal with our very strong-minded dogs. We hope to see you for playtime at the dog park! LA OC Shiba Inu Meetup Group - Club Rules Meetups: Dogs attending meetups must be fully vaccinated with a current rabies certificate, DHPP and bordetella shots. They should preferably be spayed/neutered (if not, please use good judgment with regards …

WE LOVE PUGS!!! We are a friendly group of Pugs and Pug Owners that gather once or twice a month around Lakewood & Long Beach. Come to our Pug Meetup to play with pugs of all shapes and sizes! Building a Pug network is important for us pug owners, here you will also have great access to Pug owners in and around the area that can offer great services and information! You can also count on building great friendships as well! PUG HUGS!!!!

Hot dogs, chili dogs, calling all wiener dogs! Let's get together for a barkin' good time. We can talk a 'long' time about our favorite breed. Longhaired, smooth or wirehaired; miniature or full-sized, mixed or pure, all varieties of dachshunds and people are welcome! Let the dogs romp, play, be social and make new friends as well as meet with other owners. Sign up to find out when and where these Hot Dogs are headed to next! Each month there will be a new meetup a different time and place in or …

Bring your dog and lets walk. I'm always looking for good dog walking/hiking spots.

We love books. We love dogs. How about you? If you are an avid reader, with no book off limits in your library, and you want to find like-minded people who also share your passion - the Doggie Literature Enchewsiasts is the book club for you!!! We will read and meet, mutt and greet and take our passion for reading and dogs to the next level.