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 …

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 …

Hi Friends and Pooches! Welcome to Chicago Red Club where Dog Lovers can get together and have some fun times together with their dogs.   I find that pet lovers shared one common trait, they are disciplined, focused, and kind-hearted individuals. This is exactly what our "pooches" poccess. I formed this group in the hope of meeting other pet lovers who would like to get together at pet-friendly places in the Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights, area, possibly everywhere really! The message …

We are the owners of Chicago Party Animals a venue that is pet friendly, located in Historic Fulton Market/ West Loop. This meetup group is the official Canine Club of Chicago Party Animals. It is free to be a member and we have no monthly membership fee's. You must be a member to participate in any of the events posted on this page. We have monthly seperate mixers that are size specific under 30 pounds, large dog and a Pit Bull only. We have pool parties in the summer at a nearby facility and y …

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson) Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writing that …

We are a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of mature dogs and cats age 5 years old and older. It all began with a group of people who loved animals. But in particular, the older animals. Dogs who had a little grey around the muzzle, but whose hearts were young and whose love knew no bounds. Cats who lounged around, pretending to be hard of hearing, until the whir of the can-opener proved otherwise. These animals had once been loved, cherished, and part o …

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.

Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, home to a large, dog-friendly patio, has partnered with four local West Town bars, also with dog-friendly patios: J. Patrick’s, Clutch, Aberdeen Tap, and The Matchbox to host a weekly “West Town Pup Crawl”. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm from Tuesday May 28th through Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Host Tracey Gold of Chicago Canine Concierge will bring together local dog-centric charities such as One Tail at a Time, Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue, an …

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.

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 other, to provi …

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.

Julia and Seth, founders of Perry Dog,LLP, began this MeetUp as a way for Chicago Chihuahua owners and their dogs to connect at a central location in the city. With these Perry Dog MeetUps, owners and their Chihuahua's can experience amazing events without having to travel very far. This makes it EASY for you to connect with other Chihuahua's owners, enjoy complimentary drinks, and have a blast!

My name is Chrissy Gonzalez and I am a yoga teacher/nutritionist/animal advocate. This group was inspired from my absolute love and devotion for yoga and animals. I want to create a community of yogi's and animal lovers who are passionate about rescuing animals as well as educating the public about responsible ownership of pets (neutering,spaying,training, etc.). I plan on teaching donation based classes throughout Chicago. All the proceeds from these classes will go toward local shelters and re …

Pets are a part of the family, bring much love and joy into our lives. As with all friends and family, we want them to be happy and healthy, throughout their life. Having navigated, researched and tried many different modalities, I found that there is a void for the mainstream families. The group will be a combination of information sharing and classes. All members are encouraged express their interests and share their experiences.

Perry Dog, LLP would like to announce the creation of the company's very own SMALL DOG meetup! This meetup is open to all small breed dogs 30 lbs and under. Our meetups will take place at Chicago Party Animals in downtown Chicago. We look forward to meeting everyone and their dogs!

Join us for Doggie Socials where both you and your pup can make new friends. All Breeds, Ages, Sizes Are Welcome At Our Events As Long As Your Pet is Friendly!

Pets for Vets, a national 501(c)3 organization, is an entirely volunteer run organization that has chapters throughout the US, and most recently in Chicago. Essentially, our organization pairs veterans suffering from PTSD or TBI with shelter dogs at no cost to the veteran. Our goal is to bring the joy and unconditional love of a pet to someone who could benefit from this specific type of healing. Studies have shown the therapeutic effects having an animal can have, especially for those with PTSD …

You can’t fake inner beauty. But some salons are better than others at bringing it to the surface. You’ll know this the moment you walk in the door at B Beautiful Salon & Spa in Highland Park. You are immediately immersed in an environment of modern elegance. And that’s just the beginning. Located in the prestigious heart of Highland Park on Central Avenue, B Beautiful lives up to its name as a luxury salon. Pampering? Of course. But what sets B Beautiful apart is its stylists’ unique gift of en …

This is a group for anyone working or interested in the pet business / pet fashion industry / pet media industry in the Chicago area. There are a fair amount of peeps in the Chicago area working in the pet business. It would be great to network in order to share industry insights, increase business and raise the awareness of the pet industry overall. All levels of professionals and businesses are welcome: seasoned executive, mid-level professional, and newbies; small, mid, and large businesses; …