We support and influence legislation to protect animals. We will be having socials, fundraisers, and get-togethers for the purpose of helping animals. You can make a difference! We welcome you! Please go to http://www.voteanimals.org and sign up to become a member of Maryland Votes for Animals, the organization. We would also love to have new volunteers! Email the organizer about your interest in volunteering. Also please join our fanpage on Facebook.

I started this group because I am both passionate about Jesus Christ and dogs. I have always wanted to find a place of belonging both as a Christ-centered Christian and as a dog lover. I am seeking to start a fellowship group with other Christian dog lovers where we can enjoy great times with each other and our dogs.

This is a group for anyone who loves animals. The possibilities are endless- let's create some human and animal friendships! This group will evolve and revolve around the varried interests of the members. Want to socalize your dog and take a walk with a few others? Let's plan a weekly or even daily walking group. Want to get together and volunteer a day or evening at an animal rescue or non profit orginization? Suggest it, we'll plan and let's help out! Are you a pet professional, trainer, veter …

HAPPY MAY 2013!!! In Memory of Chi-Chi !!!  IMPORTANT UPDATE  !!! MEET THE ORGANIZATION CREATED TO BETTER SERVE THE DISABLED COMMUNITY AND THEIR SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE ANIMALS BUSINESS CARD FOR RENEGADES SOSA-LORM REVEREND SYNDIA-GREGORIA (Founder) REVEREND RAINETTE MURPHY LOPEZ (Founder) (aka: Rennie Murphy) NEWEST BOARD MEMBER MEGAN MORITZ and CHANCE (SERVICE DOG) RENEGADES FOUNDATION & BALTIMORE ASSISTANCE DOG CLUB DONATED TO THE FILA SERVICE CREW January …

Fancy Cats Rescue Team, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in August 1997. Fancy Cats provides a safety net for abandoned cats, those that end up at overcrowded shelters without viable options for adoption and/or or those that are otherwise unwanted. As the largest cat-centric rescue in the DC area, local shelters and other rescue groups rely on our help in emergency situations. We have placed over 18,000 cats in new homes since our inception and look forward to rescuing many mo …

Hello dog lovers! For the safety of everyone, all events will be ON LEASH with the exception of dog parks. Most events will be held in the Catonsville, Columbia, Ellicott City and other areas nearby. This group is for hiking, walking, dog events, yappy hours, dog parks, and anything else that is dog related. We do not breed discriminate, however only non-aggressive dogs are allowed. You can also find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MLDogs - where I post dog articles, dog information, b …

This is a calling for all who are wild animal lovers, fascinated with and dreaming of African Safaris, Adventures. We'll meet once a year in Africa, and a couple of times in US to meet our wild animal friends. Think about those lions, wolves, polar bears... such beautiful and fascinating creatures, without them on the planet, how dull it would be for our human's life, how plain the nature would be... So let's have fun together meanwhile making our activities more meaningful to our Wild Friends!! …

"Come on, Come all - looking for Animal Lovers of all kinds to assist us with raising Funds and Awareness for Animal Welfare. Need volunteers to assist with obtaining Sonsorship for our 3rd Annual Black & White Masquerade Charity Ball on November 2, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Kulpsville, Pa., from 6pm to midnight. Looking for people who are interested in being part of these events and to start meeting in a fun place. We are a 501c3 Non Profit Animal Welfare Charity that supports local, state and na …

The Anti-Fur Society is a group of dedicated, committed and caring volunteers working around the world to help end the fur trade. By informing consumers across the globe, we hope to encourage them to make more conscientious choices about the merchandise they purchase. We promote the production and consumption of all cruelty-free clothing and work with all animal rights groups regardless of the cause it is focused on. Our mission is to discourage the production or wearing of fur, leather, silk, o …

A Social Club Exclusively For Toy & Small Breed Dogs Le Petit Chien ... the small dog! was created in 2007  to provide our tiny companions a Friendly Place to Socialize with other Dogs their Own Size.  Our club WELCOMES ALL Toy and Small Breed Dogs including Mixed Breed Dogs.  We  just ask that your dog's adult weight does not exceed 20 lbs to participate in our events. We Also Offer Social Events JUST FOR CHIHUAHUAS! Paw Scouts Dog Training Classes Organized Trail Waggers Dog Walks Our FRE …

Working somewhat unconventional hours, I have had some difficulty getting involved in other dog-oriented meetups, much to my puggle's dismay. I'm hoping to meet other dog parents with daytime availability for our animals to play.

Welcome! This group is for people who care about their dog and their dog's behavior and want to train, learn AND have fun. This group is associated with Summit Therapy Animal Services & Raising Rover, LLC and open to anyone interested in creating a better relationship with your canine, and ultimately a better-behaved dog! Join us for training classes, animal therapy, workshops & more, as well as enjoy educational opportunities and access to resources "all things dog!"

Who doesn't love a party? This group is for dog lovers who want to socialize their dogs and have fun all at the same time! We meet for "Yappy Hour" at Unleashed by Petco on S. Van Dorn St. in Alexandria, VA, and soon more venues to socialize our dogs, have supervised indoor play for big and little dogs/puppies, professional pet photography, doggy treats, music by DJ Woof Woof, doggy art projects, doggy lounge with comfy pillows, give aways, raffles, refreshment for the grown ups and more!! The c …

Philly Pets Meetup supports the bond between people & pets. We get together for pet friendly events, volunteer with animal welfare organizations, and organize fun pet meetups. Our goal is to encourage and inspire people & their pets to live more happy, healthy lives together!

This is a group for men and women who want to make a difference in the lives of animals but needs friends, advice, resources and mostly a community to support them. This is meant to be a retreat for current rescuers and a resource for those who want to start their own rescue work. Also, if you want to volunteer for a local rescue, this is the place for you. Mostly, the goal is to get cat rescuers together in one place to share stories, laughs, resources & ideas. If that sounds like fun to you, p …

Cats are unique among all companions who live with humans, not only for a strong remembrance of their wild heritage, but also for the depth of relationships of which they are capable. Alternately worshiped, vilified, tolerated, and loved, throughout the ages this small animal has remained unwavering in their loyalty to humans - but always on their terms. Those who have experienced a complete relationship understand the abilities of these sensitive and intuitive creatures. This Meetup is designed …

We are a social group where members can get together for delicious veg meals, make new friends and generally enjoy the company of likeminded folk in a friendly, non-judgemental environment. This group is not intended as an avenue for prophesying or activism, although if individual members wish to discuss these things that is fine. There are no set topics of discussion. We aim to be inclusive so anybody who is interested in vegetarianism/veganism but may not be there just yet is more than welcome …

Hi! We are interested in finding and meeting other Chinchilla friends in the MD/DC/VA area. We hope to meet and enjoy our furry little friends, as well as talk about chin behavior, health, care, and all things chinchilla! And of course, noms. We would like to plan outings with dinner/drinks, meetups with other chins, and other animal related activities (movies, zoo, and more!)

This Meetup group was created to bring dog owners together and help them to socialize, exercise, and train their dogs. We look forward to going on group walks, holding group training classes, and meeting others who love their dogs as much as we do! We will also attend events supporting local animal shelters and rescues in supporting adoption.Please feel free to share your stories, ask questions, post comments, pictures, suggestions, etc! For our group events, please make sure your dog is UTD on …

Meet with other local Active Dogs Lovers. Make friends with other dog owners and let your dogs make new friends. Share pet tips, find sitters, & meet other dogs with whom your canine can frolic All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share information on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners! We will also schedule dog happy hours, dog hikes, dog play times, etc. Please only friendly people with well-socialized and friendly dogs should join. We look forward to our next …

This is a group for anything dog related. Special emphasis is on Pitbull adoption, rescue, foster and educated. Cat and other animal lovers are also welcome!

Let's enjoy all things animal friendly! We will be having vegan potlucks at members homes, food demonstrations, picnics and attend cruelty free events. For vegans, vegetarians, or vegan-friendly.

If we're at all serious about helping ensure a better future for animals, we have to start demanding much more from ourselves than we have previously. We have to dedicate ourselves to effective campaigning. We have to support local grass-roots struggles, both in the streets and with donations. We have to choose our targets strategically, with a mind to bottlenecks. In any case, we need to do more! Tired of HEARING about animal activism and want to actually DO something?  Well, this is the group …

Pet rat owners and lovers meet to share stories, information and love about these wonderful creatures. Pet rats make excellent pets and we want to educate ourselves and others about their proper care, as well as to have socials, shows, and other fun activities. We also want to facilitate finding homes for the "recycled" rats out there who are looking for one. Anyone can join, this group is targeting SE PA (Reading, Philly, Allentown, Harrisburg, etc.) and surrounding area pet rat lovers. WANTED …

Since December 2011 we have met every Saturday from noon to 3pm to protest the sale of puppies from puppy mills at We Love Pets, a pet store in the shopping center at Baltimore Pike and Providence Road (Route 252). We try to educate the public about the evils of puppy mills and the pet stores that sell puppies from puppy mills. We feel that we are making great progress and many people thank us for our efforts. Our protest is always polite, low-key, and law-abiding. We are not sign-waving fanatic …

Are you an Organizer for a Dog Rescue Meetup group? Then this group is for you! Meet other dog rescuers located within the Tri-State area. Share your stories about the joys and challenges of leading a dog rescue group. All dog rescue groups welcome! This group was created to have a network of meetup groups that our members can turn to should they need a question about their group answered.

This group is for anyone who loves their pets and enjoys Fine Art and is interested in learning how to create unique and lovable portraits of their pets. Have you ever wished that you could create wonderful and unique painting of your furry friends??? This is your chance!!! I will create opportunities for you to indulge your creativity and your love for your beloved pet!