We are the owners of Chicago Party Animals a venue that is pet friendly, located in Historic Fulton Market/ West Loop. This meetup group is the official Canine Club of Chicago Party Animals. It is free to be a member and we have no monthly membership fee's. You must be a member to participate in any of the events posted on this page. We have monthly seperate mixers that are size specific under 30 pounds, large dog and a Pit Bull only. We have pool parties in the summer at a nearby facility and y …

Pets for Vets, a national 501(c)3 organization, is an entirely volunteer run organization that has chapters throughout the US, and most recently in Chicago. Essentially, our organization pairs veterans suffering from PTSD or TBI with shelter dogs at no cost to the veteran. Our goal is to bring the joy and unconditional love of a pet to someone who could benefit from this specific type of healing. Studies have shown the therapeutic effects having an animal can have, especially for those with PTSD …

This is a group for anyone working or interested in the pet business / pet fashion industry / pet media industry in the Chicago area. There are a fair amount of peeps in the Chicago area working in the pet business. It would be great to network in order to share industry insights, increase business and raise the awareness of the pet industry overall. All levels of professionals and businesses are welcome: seasoned executive, mid-level professional, and newbies; small, mid, and large businesses; …

Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, home to a large, dog-friendly patio, has partnered with four local West Town bars, also with dog-friendly patios: J. Patrick’s, Clutch, Aberdeen Tap, and The Matchbox to host a weekly “West Town Pup Crawl”. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm from Tuesday May 28th through Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Host Tracey Gold of Chicago Canine Concierge will bring together local dog-centric charities such as One Tail at a Time, Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue, an …

My name is Chrissy Gonzalez and I am a yoga teacher/nutritionist/animal advocate. This group was inspired from my absolute love and devotion for yoga and animals. I want to create a community of yogi's and animal lovers who are passionate about rescuing animals as well as educating the public about responsible ownership of pets (neutering,spaying,training, etc.). I plan on teaching donation based classes throughout Chicago. All the proceeds from these classes will go toward local shelters and re …

Hi Friends and Pooches! Welcome to Chicago Red Club where Dog Lovers can get together and have some fun times together with their dogs.   I find that pet lovers shared one common trait, they are disciplined, focused, and kind-hearted individuals. This is exactly what our "pooches" poccess. I formed this group in the hope of meeting other pet lovers who would like to get together at pet-friendly places in the Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights, area, possibly everywhere really! The message …

This group is for all the pet rat parents who want to share the joy of have a pet rat as well as sharing information and knowledge about caring for our little ones.

This group is for owners of the Chinese Crested breed of dog as well as for fans of Chinese Cresteds who own other small dogs. As a new owner of a Chinese Crested, I am only just beginning to discover how wonderful this relatively rare breed really is. My hopes for this group: bring Crestie lovers together in a fun and relaxed environment to talk about all things Chinese Crested, from behavior to grooming etc., to provide a format for dogs and their humans to socialize with each other, to provi …

Best Friends Pet Care has started this group to give our camp parents and their furry kids a safe environment to play and make new friends. We offer dog camp during the week and on Saturdays for the dogs to play without their parents! Our goal with this meetup is to give more dog parents a fun and safe place to meet other social dogs and their families in the area. You do not need to be a member of our camp program to join the meetup.

Join us for Doggie Socials where both you and your pup can make new friends. All Breeds, Ages, Sizes Are Welcome At Our Events As Long As Your Pet is Friendly!

We are a group of pug lovers who get together once a month for pugs and parents to socialize. We have been meeting since February 2004 and have gradually grown to a nice size group. Many of our pugs (and parents) have really gotten to know each other and look forward to our monthly play date. We currently meet at the A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville each month on the 3rd Saturday for an hour or so of off-leash playtime. We are hoping to have more activities and generate new ideas. Please joi …

Hello Dog Lovers! - Join other responsible dog owners and pet care professionals for a fun and educational experience! We welcome all dog owners looking to learn about training, grooming, dog behaviors and care from skilled professionals and have fun at the same time! Here, you can let your pooch participate in doggie play, meet other individuals dedicated to the health and well being of their dogs, and walk away with some new insight on a subject we all love.....our pups! Check out our blog …

Best Friends Pet Care started this FREE puppy playgroup to encourage socialization in a group setting. Bring your puppy to play with others every Saturday from 10am to 11am. Parents are required to supervise along with trained staff.

Just an informal get together for both animal and human socialization during the day .... visit local dog parks, country hikes, etc. Open to time(s) and place(s)!!!

Perry Dog, LLP would like to announce the creation of the company's very own SMALL DOG meetup! This meetup is open to all small breed dogs 30 lbs and under. Our meetups will take place at Chicago Party Animals in downtown Chicago. We look forward to meeting everyone and their dogs!

ARFhouse Chicago (Animal Refuge Foundation) is a no-kill all volunteer animal shelter in Chicago. In August 2007, we celebrated our one year anniversary. In addition to helping place homeless animals, our goal is to lower the homeless pet population and the number of animals euthanized. Our goal is being accomplished through a combination of adopting out animals and educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering. To date, we have adopted out over 600 animals. ARFhouse places dog …

We started this group to be able to leisurely explore the Parks and Forest Preserves in the Fox River Valley Area with our pug mixes - Guinness & Dunkel and other dogs while socializing with their owners for about an hour. We have walks on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons in winter (weather permitting).  We also offer walks on weeknights and weekends in the Fox River Valley Area during spring, summer and autumn. The walks are usually scheduled within Kane County Forest Preserves, parks an …

Every Wednesday bring your boxer to socialize on Deuce's Beer & Burger Bar's Puppy Patio Night!  Open at 4pm, doggie diners will receive 10% off + receive water and bones for the pups!  This is a weekly special available to dog owners of all breeds. There is no fee to attend, but RSVP is appreciated through the meetup event.  Dogs must be leashed. Deuce's is located at 3505 North Clark Street, Chicago IL 60657 in Lakeview.  Street Parking is very easy on Wednesday evenings. For more information …

Get out of the house, and forget all the stuff you...have to do. Ask your dog if he wants to go to the park...& see what he says!

This is a continuation of the Smoosh Faced dogs. (Greatfully started by Lynn Erickson and continued by Central Bark).But now only open to French Bulldogs.The previous meet up was discontinued.. You have to rejoin even if you belonged to them. We are a group with mostly companion frenchies. Just getting together to meet other people owned by frenchies. Great way for play and to learn about our specific breed and their particular problems. Also a way for people who are interested in purchasing a …

We will be hosting a Small Dog Play Group at Bay View Bark the first Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm. There will be a discounted Dog Park fee of $4. This is a great opportunity for your small dog to get some play time and help us socialize our foster dogs.

Welcome to Milwaukee, Wisconsin's - Cream City Feathered Friends Members of Cream City Feather Friends meet once a month to talk about the care and on-going joys (and trials) they have of their fine feathered friends.  Your feathered friend could be a Cockatiel, an African Grey, an Umbrella Cockatoo, a Love Bird, a Macaw or a full aviary of our loved avian friends. Our meetings last about an hour and a half in New Berlin.  We all participate in bringing snacks and have a nominal annual members …

This is a group for dogs and their owners to get together and socialize and share a common interest.....DOGS! Please join us for food, friends, and fun!! Bring the beverage of your choice and some snacks to share!!

Welcome!!! Whether you're looking for similar Yorkshire owner in your neighborhood for the occassional playdate or would like to be a part of larger meetup opportunities, Chicago Yorkies is an active group. The purpose of our group is to 1) provide socialization opportunities, 2) educate owners on care and nutrition, and 3) provide fun educational events with speakers and presenters. Meetup.com is about connecting in person with others of similar interest, Meetup is NOT Facebook.   Our members …

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This group is for people who love their dogs and want to enjoy the company of others (human too:) while enjoying the great outdoors in and around Naperville. I work out of my home and have a 6 pound toy poodle who loves to get out. I'll be scheduling walks weekdays for those who can make it and weekends for those who can't. Come join us we'd love the company.

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson) Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writing that …

Meet with other people (and their pets) who are interested in OFF Leash Dog Recreation in Chicagoland's Western Suburbs -- specifically DuPage County. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs! (4 legged varieties require park permit) This group was created so people could have easier access to meeting others with dogs who wish to get together and get some exercise. A way for you to get out, get some fresh air and a little two legged companionship for yo …