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 …

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is a community outreach and advocacy program. Silva and Francis Battista, two of the original founders of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah launched L.A. Programs in 1991. From those first grassroots steps, which included assistance to animal victims of fires, riots and the Northridge earthquake, Best Friends - L.A. Programs has grown to become one of the most influential and effective animal welfare organizations in the L.A. area. Best …

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 …

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 …

Meet local Cat (and dog) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly social events. Share info on local pet-friendly places and make friends with other pet lovers. Events will take place in both Los Angeles and Long Beach. 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 servi …

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 …

Calling all Senior dog & cat lovers! Our nonprofit senior cat & dog rescue will be meeting at ChuckAlek Independant Brewery the last Sat. of each month beginning April 27th, 2013! Bring your best fur friend (s) on a leash and enjoy some great crafted beer at this wonderful brewery owned by Grant & Marta Jankowska. There will also be a very yummy good eats vendor with some great food. We invite dog rescues, please bring dogs that are over 6 years of age who are your pets, or dogs you want to find …

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 …

Brought to you by the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, Wag & Walk is a fun fitness adventure for canines and their human companions. Wag & Walk provides people and their pets with an opportunity for exercise, socialization and fun! Wag & Walk is open to all members of the community. Well-behaved dogs and their humans are invited to attend, as well as anyone looking for a little exercise and a fur-fix. Interested in adopting? Available animals will be in attendance and ready to walk their way i …

We are the friendliest group of people who helps German Shepherds. We are a non profit 501(c)3, no kill rescue committed to saving all types of German Shepherd Dogs from high kill shelters and adopting them to loving, qualified homes.

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.

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 …

SOCIALIZING with OTHER DOGGIES LOVERS. Doggies having play dates while Owners exchanging Ideas and Issues. Always looking for Pet-friendly places & activities. Meetups various locations with variety of activities, having fun with our Furry Babies discussing new ideas solving dog issues, and discuss favorite future Meetups. Some Members & Furry Babies love Playdates, Yappy Hour, Parades, Doggie Birthday Parties & Wine/Cheese Hours, Wine/Martini Yappy Hour, love helping Rescues/Shelters, Fundraise …

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.

San Diego Exotic Cat Enthusiasts is a Meetup for both owners of and those interested in "exotic" breeds of domestic cat including bengals, chausies, savannahs, serengetis, pixie bobs, safaris and crosses. We provide information on choosing and raising these unique breeds as well as resources, support and community to our fellow cat lovers.

The San Diego Reptile Amphibian and Bug Club is a organization dedicated to the sharing information and enthusiasm for reptiles, amphibians and bugs - both captive and wild. Join us to network with like-minded "cold-blooded" enthusiasts and to expand your knowledge through monthly meet-ups  and occasional field events and behind the scenes trips.

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 …

Meet other local Cat Owners to trade tips and stories! The primary focus of this group, as its name implies, will always be cats. We will explore activities and public events that are cat-oriented. We are interested in discussing cat topics and issues that affect cat owners on daily basis. We are planning to invite professional speakers and experts on cat behaviors, health and diet to speak at our meetings. We are a non-partisan group. You will meet cat owners and cat lovers with a variety of ba …

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 …

Get together with local Shetland Sheepdogs (aka Shelties) and their families at dog parks and for fun events. All Shelties are welcome whether purebred or honorary. The more fur the merrier. At our monthly play days the Shelties love to hang out, greet each other, and PLAY.  It is so much fun to see the running fits and conga lines as the Shelties love to herd each other.  Even the most shy Shelties are prone to come out of their shell when they see other Shelties having a good time.  The Shel …

Anyone with a beagle or dogs are welcome!

Mutt Shack Animal Rescue is a 501(c ) 3 nonprofit animal rescue group. http://www.muttshack.org. We pull animals from local animal shelters on their last week of life and bring them to pet adoptions at various PetCo stores. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, brought up to date on all shots and microchipped before we place them in their new homes.

Meet other local APBT's ( American Pit Bull Terriers ) & Pit Mixes and their owners. This group is SOLELY intended for lovers of the breed, rescuers, fosters & advocates to meet up! Breeders are NOT welcome & anyone suspected of looking to stud or sell their dogs, will not be admitted or will be banned from this group. We have an over popluation of Pits and advocate Spay Neutering of your dogs. Join us for social events with your pitbull(s) which will include play dates, hikes, dog beach, campin …

Meet other Labrador & All other breed owners and enthusiasts & trade tails and training tips. Get out and have fun at the many Beaches, Parks and Trails that San Diego County has to offer.

This Los Angeles-based Pet Community offers individuals uplifting interactions with their canine friends thru Events, PAWventures, Dog-sitting, co-op, paw-dates, training, & adoption opportunities. Pooch Point provides a platform in building community outreach, new & deeper friendships, & overall joyous experience in being a good steward to one of God's creations. Gen 1:26. Supported by Turning Point Church www.turningpointla.com

This meet up is dedicated to help the rescue community by posting community events, adoption fairs, networking events and more.   Working together as a team - more animals can be helped! Occasionally, I'll schedule informal social dinners (without an agenda) geared towards networking and meant for anyone who wants to: * Meet other rescuers, fosters, volunteers, animal lovers, pet friendly businesses * Learn about the local organizations and businesses making a difference * Discover different w …

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 …

This group is for animal lovers. Do dogs and cats in the shelters break your heart? Are you unable to foster or adopt? Have no money yourself to donate to shelters and non-profits? Well, you can still do something to help! This group is dedicated to fundraising for animal shelters (no-kill!) and charities. We will put our minds together on how to raise money. We will also have meet-ups volunteering at an animal shelter. We need enthusiastic, passionate, animal lovers!