Plans for Pups (PfP) reviews select dog-related activities and events (mainly in and around the greater New York City (NYC) area) and vacation spots with dogs every where.  If you would rather bring your dog with you than leave him home, this is the group for you. Welcome to People and Dogs with or without pedigree! We have Plans for Pups! ___________________ PFP is organized by Monica McLaughlin. PfP is not affiliated with any other organization. bark, bitch, canine, "dish on dogs", dog, doggy …

"Dogs have masters; cats have servants." If this sounds like your house, let's get catty! Share tips, tricks and stories about life with our cute, curious and, yes, often crazy cats. Everyone welcome, but residents of the five boroughs of New York and nearby suburbs especially encouraged to join!

Meet others in your local area interested in Animal Rescue of any kind. We will post our adoption and fundraiser events and volunteer opportunities and special animals looking for home.

Animals Asia Foundation is a Hong Kong-based government-registered animal welfare charity founded by Jill Robinson MBE in 1998. It also has charitable status in the UK, Italy, Germany, the USA and Australia with donations being tax-deductible in these countries. It has additional offices in China. Our NYC support group was formed in July of 2009. Our goal is to support Animals Asia in its mission to improve the lives of all animals in Asia, end cruelty and restore respect for animals Asia-wide …

Monthly leashed dog walkabouts in northern NJ. WalkAbouts are once monthly on Sat or Sun mornings from October through May. Mon or Wednesday evenings June through September.

This group is for people interested in the holistic approach to animal wellness . The primary focus will be on cat and dog nutrition and health, but people with other types of animal companion are also welcomed. The goal is to establish a productive, learning-oriented group where people can share information on nutrition, alternative & complementary therapies for health mainenance & preventive care, as well as ways to address actual health problems and illnesses that may challenge our animal c …

This is is a MeetUP  for small dogs.  As a small dog pet parent you are free to post planned or impromptu get togethers for other small dogs and their pet parents.

This is a non-breed specific group, any size any age.  If your dog is in good health an has current vaccines or titer your are welcome.  If you have any issues such as leash pulling, I will be there to help you work through it. Did you know that exercising your dog can curtail common behavior issues? Common behavior problems like chewing, barking, digging or just plain old unruliness can be frustrating for any dog owner. Did you ever notice that dogs have an uncanny ability of finding ways to …

ANIMALS NEED YOU P.O. BOX 332, Hawthorne, NJ 07507 973-420-2981 Website: http://www.animalsneedyou.rescuegroups.org ANIMALS NEED YOU is a non-profit humane organization, dedicated to alleviating the plight of homeless and abandoned animals. ANIMALS NEED YOU, which is staffed entirely by volunteers, rescues animals in need of assistance from a variety of sources.  They are provided with food, shelter and medical treatment as they prepare for adoption into suitable homes.  All animals are c …

Come one! Come all! Meet with other local small Dogs Owners. Join us monthly for a great time and a chance to meet up with pet experts and other animal owners!! Sessions will include more info on grooming, training, health, socializing etc.... for all you little dog owners out there who want to have fun and learn something new while giving your pets time to play! All tiny dogs welcome!

New York Animal Rights Alliance America is now waging a revolution on the New York Center for Animal Care and Control. We hit the streets in large numbers with flyers and signs to give the City of NY a strong message, WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE THE SLAUGHTER OF OUR DOGS AND CATS **ANYMORE** and demand the killing ends now, that the pounds in Queens and the Bronx be built after the city just won their appeal NOT to build them, that decency and compassion and patience and MONEY is allocated to our …

The Bear Program's primary mission is to protect black bears and their habitat. Our Bear Smart Community outreach program serves to educate residents about bears, reduce unwarranted fears and increase tolerance of our bear neighbors. Both our protection and education objectives foster a peaceful coexistence and replaces fear with respect and understanding. We are the only organizational program in New Jersey that works solely to protect bears. We meet the second Wednesday of every month except J …

The difference between this group and maybe some others, from what I heard, is that I am looking for new friends, not just someone to spend an hour with, so please consider that before joining this group, if that is for you. I want people to be engaged. ---------------------------------------------------------- New policy...I am reviewing new applicants who want to become members. If you are approved, please pay the $10 fee to bbaygirl07@aol.com via paypal within 7 days {no exceptions} otherwise …

We've started this group for local dogs of all breeds to get out and enjoy a walk in the park. Pit bulls and bully breeds are welcome! Don't have a dog? Adoptable dogs and fosters are welcome, as well! ***Please note that if you would like to bring an adoptable dog from the Liberty Humane Society you must first be a registered volunteer who has completed the volunteer orientation and dog handling seminar.  More information is available at: http://www.libertyhumane.org/volunteer.php.  You will al …

We are a dog walking group that strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for dog owners to work on socializing their pets. We will hold regular, structured group walks and nature hikes for up to 20 dogs (and unlimited humans) at a time in various locations around the New York City metro area. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce the behaviors you want your dog to exhibit everyday in public. All types of dogs and people are welcome, …

The NYC Dowtown Puppy Social is designed to provide a safe and healthy place for young puppies to play and socialize while building their Puppy Play Skills. Parents can share tips about Puppy health and training.

We host casual monthly gatherings in New York City for dog-industry business professionals who use positive reinforcement methods and advocate for rescues.

We host gatherings in New York City for dog lovers -- both dog owners, and non-dog owning animal lovers who'd like to spend some time with friendly pups and likeminded humans. We avoid force-based training methods and encourage holistic, thoughtful pet ownership. Check back here for puppy playgroups, adult dog playgroups, lectures, workshops and seminars. We also list other NYC Pet Events at http://thedo.gs.

This is a group for any and all dog lovers and owners. Swifto Dog Walking will be sponsoring, creating and organizing different events throughout the city that dog owners and their best doggy friends can take part in. We'll have a barbecue with a certified training giving dog training tips, "Yappy Hours" and just about everything else you can think of. And please, we'd love to hear any ideas you have for events! If we like them enough, we'll do our best to put them on. Thanks and we're all looki …

We are interested in using the latest in scientific research about animal intelligence, cognition and behavior to encourage people to become more involved in the conservation and humane treatment of animals. We also produce a series of public panel discussions with scientists whom we invite from all over the country to discuss their latest findings in various aspects of the behavior and cognition of animals with non-scientists. Are animals self-aware, do they have emotional lives, are they creat …

Dog people who are interesting in more than "the basics" of dog owning. Monthly seminars are a new monthly dog-centric seminar series designed to enrich the relationship between canines and their human companions. "Your Dog is Smart, Now it's Your Turn" is presented on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, 11215. Seminars are co-hosts and co-produce by FIDO in Prospect Park, in conjunction Brooklyn Bark, dog walking & pet sitting service …

This group is currently closed to new members.

Are you interested in Integrative holistic healing for pets? This is the place for you! Our group is dedicated to fostering wellness care for pets using integrative medicine but with a focus on holistic medicine modalities such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, energy healing (such as reiki), nutritional therapies, etc. We meet once a month for learning and sharing. We have a wide range of activities planned such as lectures by Dr. Jacqueline Ruskin, DVM and/or one of her guests on Integrative ve …

This is a group to get people together who support animal rights. We will list all types of events from animal group tricky trays to just general animal events around northern new jersey. A number of friends of mine love these kinds of events so I'm sure there are more of us out there. With Hurricane Sandy a few people I know have been taking donations for furry friends as well as the humans who need help and what better way to reach out to people to help with donations than on a meetup site.

Exercise and discipline are key elements in raising a healthy, balanced, and happy best friend. Walking with our dogs is awesome for both us and our dogs. It is great exercise and great for our health, soothes anxiety, and strengthens the bond between us and our dogs. This group is just about that. It is about fun, good health, and making good friends, for both us and our pups. We plan to hold dog pack walks that meet in various parts of Central Park. We welcome dogs of all sizes and just reques …

February is Responsible Pet Owner Month... At PoochHealth.com, we thought now is the best time to start this group and educate pet owners about free services available to take responsibility for managing their loved one's health records and documents. Our goal is to bring together pet owners and share stories about our pet's health, what works, what does not, where to get help, where to find trusted services, all in our community. Our aim is to host workshops (with guest speakers) and sponsored …

We are a group of peaceful activists to protest against the fur trade. We want to raise awareness of the reality of this cruel and unacceptable marketing. Animals need our voices to end their suffering. Join us to make a difference...

We are a pet-friendly group of Men and Women, looking to make new friends and share the common interest of loving a pet!  We'll have info and stories to share, pets to love, places to go, and will reach out to make new friends in Nassau and the surrounding areas.  Either you've had a pet in the past, have one now, or are planning to get one in the future. We'll attend some community events for pet lovers, as well as other outings such as: dining out, comedy clubs, hiking, bowling, fundraising, v …