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 …

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 …

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!!!!

This is just our MeetUp face.  The membership here doesn't reflect our size (see photo gallery).  Most of our members are part of our ADOBE GROUP or just come to the meetings as they like.  Tickets are moderated by Eventbrite (even the free ones). Hollywood Motion Graphics Designers & Animators, and Visual Effects artists meet to discuss their work, new software, and network.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

The loss of a pet/or expected 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 …

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, …

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 …

Come join other dog lovers in the area to help socialize your dog, meet other dog lovers in the area, and share any training tips that you might have.  I am a local dog trainer who would love to meet, socialize and help people in the area.  I want to host weekly Pack Walks where I will help you learn some leash walking tips and tricks that help your active dog become a productive part of you walks.  Anyone who loves dogs should join this group and attend any meet ups that they would like!  Feel …

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!

Community Animal Acupuncture LA (CAALA) is  for any holistically minded humans that wish to get acupuncture for their animal companions!! We are offering a practical,  animal acupuncture healing experience in a community setting. This is about healing our animal companions, and bringing the community  together in order to foster an environment in which true healing can take place.   When people (and animals) come together with the same intention, there is the potential for great things to take p …

"He is the clown of the dog fraternity, canines answer to vaudeville. A laugh a minute, lives life to the fullest, a maximum velocity version of canine slapstick. But he is also a sympathetic soul, a shoulder to cry on, a confidante. He is all that is good in a dog. He is of course The Boxer" (from the article Canine Clowns by Matthew Cowley) "The character of the Boxer is of the greatest importance and demands the most solicitous attention. He is renowned from olden times for his great love an …

Corgis unite!! If you are lucky enough to own one of the greatest, smartest, cutest, and furriest dogs ever, then you should come out and play. Nothing beats a pack of corgis. Purebreds and mixes welcome! There will be at least one meetup per month, whether it's at the park, on a hiking trail, or at the beach where dogs can play and owners can mingle. Join us for tons of fun with your corgi(s)!

** 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 …

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

This group is for the Reptile Hobbyist, Breeders, Collectors, Educators and any one else who LOVES REPTILES! So Cal Reptile Lovers was started by the Painted Reptile to help increase and support the Herp Community!! Come Join all the fun and meet people who love what you love! Share your animals, go on field hikes, talk non-stop with reptile people, trade an much more! Help us make So Cal Reptile Lovers a blast for everyone!!

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 …

All Dachshunds, affectionately known as Doxies, (other small dogs are more than welcome) and their owners are invited to meet around Los Angeles including Culver City, Rancho Park, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood. Activities include dog park play dates, small hikes, and holiday themed parties for our dogs. Doxies love to be with their own kind and are a sight to see when a group of them are together. Come on Doxie Lovers, let's get our Doxies together and have fun!

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.

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 …

You love your dog, I love your dog, so lets get together and have fun with our dogs! Lets go on doggy walks, play dates, or even a group training class. There are so many great on and off leash parks to play, walk, hike, or socialize. We can also have play dates or dog parties so they can work on their social skills but also have a good time with their friends! I am up to do anything where we can have fun with and our dogs! I want to help strengthen the bond between dog and owner and the best wa …

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.