The purpose of this group is to have meetups where like-minded people can make new friends, experience fun things, and have intellectual conversations. :)   You would be a great addition to our group if: love animals, non-smoker, not a heavy drinker or hard drug user, non-religious, smart & intelligent, honest, reliable and serious about hanging out (flaky people need not apply), live in San Gabriel Valley or willing to drive, in your 20s, not easily offended (there will be cussing, burping, re …

This meetup group is dedicated to animals of all shapes and sizes. I am an animal massage therapist and Reiki Master. I specialize in animal energy therapy and massage. 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. This site is a a donation based group. All proceeds are donated to various animal rescue groups in Southern California. www.ALegUpRescue.org http://www.sbacc.org http://www.hanae …

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 …

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!         

After talking with someone about your vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, have you ever wished you had been more articulate, more compelling, more engaging, less argumentative; in short, that you had said it better? As vegans/vegetarians, we routinely get questions or comments from others about our lifestyle. These interactions are often great opportunities to educate the uninformed and help animals. Do any of these questions or remarks sound familiar? -- Why are you vegan/vegetarian? -- Where do y …

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 t …

This group's purpose is to have some fun as well as provide education regarding our pets health. We will join our ideas and knowledge to help each other help our pets. Anyone can join this group. Just remember, in meeting your pet must be pet friendly. If you is not, you are still welcome to join us.

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 …

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 …

… We will introduce basic crystals and gemstones that compliment the Reiki energy and for the animal lovers out there we will be having workshops dedicated to animal healings with the Reiki Healing System and basic massage techniques. For 2012 we will be offering more classes geared toward healing mind, body and spirit. The classes that will be included this year is Energy workshops for raising our frequencies to vibrate at a higher rate. We will be offering essential oils workshops and learning h …

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.

We don't want the death of Lily the Whale and her suffering to be forgotten or in vain. Her circumstance of being entangled in fishing nets, ropes and other ocean debris injured her and kept her from migrating north with her Gray Whale family. We want to bring awareness each year to Gray Whale Migration and to "Clean the Ocean" of nets and other trash that injure sea mammals. If you don't want to join "meetup.com" to be a member of this group, just email me at jacinda.smith@gmail.com.  Being a …

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 …

Hi Everyone, I just got two adorable Boston Terrier Puppies that are a little over six months old.  I recently joined a few Boston Terrier groups and my puppies loved playing with other all the other Bostons and I loved they got all there energy out and slept the rest of the day!!! So I thought why not start a Boston Terrier group that is a little closer to home for me.  So if you have a Boston Terrier and want to get together for puppy play-dates please join us for get togethers at local parks! …

… Here is what they had to say: "O.C. Animal Care has benefited greatly from our relationship with Desperate Paws of O.C. Dog Club and we are looking forward to the B.A.R.K 4 Kids program. As Orange County’s largest animal shelter, we see firsthand the lack of education in our community through the number of animals that come to our shelter lacking identification, proper care, and proper behavioral training. Through programs like this, and the wonderful volunteers in our community like Desperate …

This group has been created to help owners socialize their dogs. Behavior problems frequently arise from inadequate socialization, and behavior problems are the leading cause of death for dogs in shelters. We can help all sorts of dogs, and deliver the one-on-one attention troubled dogs need. We use positive reinforcement only, and focus on helping the dog change their emotional response to something that troubles them. We go at the dog's pace, and meet every Sunday afternoon, weather permitting …