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 oth …

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.

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.

    ***PLEASE READ THIS*** This group is to help promote responsible dog ownership. I would like to help people share their dogs with the community, by teaching them the basics (and not so basics) of dog ownership.  I am an AKC CGC evaluator and S.T.A.R. puppy instructor. I am certified through CCPDT, have been training dogs professionally since 2003 and am a full member of APDT. Anyone who has a pet dog and would like to talk to and sociallize with others who have dogs, but don't really care fo …

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 …

Our gatherings serve to network those individuals or organizations that help to save the lives of animals. Networking helps to strengthen and encourage working relationships among rescue groups, animal shelters, animal control organizations, veterinarians, potential volunteers (such as foster home care givers, fundraisers, website designers, transporters, photographers, etc.) If you have a specialty and would love to serve animals we would love to meet you!

This group is for people who have dogs or love dogs and live in or near West Town in Chicago. This is the second year for the Pup Crawl! We are excited to add Aberdeen Tap to the group of dog friendly bars. Hopefully, J Patricks will have their patio open soon so we can bring our pups there too. We will also be moving the pup crawl from Tuesday night to Wednesday nights! All the bars have drink specials for Crawlers and most importantly they are all dog friendly! If you can't make it for the who …

I love spending my time off with my small dog. Looking for people that enjoy doing the same and socializing with them too. Anyone that loves to see there little buddy enjoy themselves and wants to hangout with like people!!

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, Meet …

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!!

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 …

The Chicago Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people who have small backyard flocks of chickens for pets, eggs, and meat. You just might be surprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is nothing quite like walking outside in the morning to gather fresh organic eggs for your breakfast! We welcome everyone that has a small backyard flock of chickens, and those that are interested in getting started raising a small backyard flock of chickens. We …