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 other NYC chicken enthusiasts! Come together to explore chicken coops, attend workshops, share information and resources and celebrate city chickens. This group is for the beginner and experienced alike. What can you do here? You can: *Post your questions and comments on this group's Message Board (see menu to the left). *Attend a meetup! See below for upcoming City Chicken meetups, workshops, events, tours, coop builds, etc. *Host a meetup at your coop! Please suggest a time and lo …

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 …

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 group is a place for people and their pups to find out about pet-friendly events and socials. We strive to be a group for people looking to make friends and raise funds for non-profit organizations that work tirelessly to save the lives of animals. Your time with us is an investment in a better world for animals. We offer a variety of fun-filled events for all ages! Feel free to also post your own events and we'll gather the pack!

The purpose of this group is to provide dog lovers the opportunity to hike with other dog lovers and their dogs on trails in public parks in NJ. *************************************************************************************** Explore and enjoy the outdoors, and make new, local friends, human and canine! Our main activity will be hiking throughout Somerset and Morris Counties with some hikes in Huntington, Warren and Sussex Counties. This is a laid back group with easy going outings. All …

I wanted to start a meet-up group for those of you who are usually embarassed to go out with your friends and start talking about what matters most in your lives... your feline companions. I know that personally whenever I am with my fellow crazy cat friends, all we end up talking about is our animals and the adorable and funny things they do - not to mention the animal welfare world in general (as well as our jobs, social lives, etc... we have not totally lost it (yet) to the animal world). I w …

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 …

Every rescued dog is a success story, and this group can be a place to share your dog's own story while meeting other people who have made the same commitment to saving an animal from a shelter, the streets, or any other bad situation. Join us for a casual leashed walk around Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Since many people are kind enough to adopt dogs with behavioral issues, this isn't a playgroup, but rather a low-key pack walk. Our walks generally last 1.5 hours, and may involve some hills and/o …

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 …

This group is for dogs and their owners to get together for walks, trips to the park, the beach, and especially lunches and brunches at dog friendly restaurants with outdoor seating :) We may also do a day trip or overnight adventure with our dogs! We love our pets...but we also love doing fun human things! There are SO many groups for dogs on here - this one is for the dogs AND their owners. Let's do all the things humans like....with our furry friends too! :)

The purpose of this group is to enjoy the outdoors, meet new friends, and to get together in a relaxed and friendly environment. I don't know about your dog, but mine loves to play with other canines, it just makes her day! Humans can also benefit from realxation and socialization :-) This group will be meeting regularly at the dog park, taking walks along the Delaware Raritan Canal and taking hikes in the Sourland Mountains. Members may also suggest other activites that would be fun to particip …

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 …

I have been asked by the Home For Good Dogs Staff, not to post any more regular events as they are already on their web site; http://homeforgooddog... and their facebook page; http://www.facebook.c... It is too difficult to keep them all up to date with the changes that happen! Please visit these sites, join and help out. I will keep this site up so people can find us and be directed to those pages. I will still post major events only. Home for Good is a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit …

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 …

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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...

Calling all City doggie parents! This is an ongoing weekend meet up group on the Upper West Side that gives you a chance to take time out of your busy life to spend bonding with your dog and with other dog lovers in the area. Bring your friendly dog to Camp Canine on Sunday afternoons at 2pm and join us for an hour or two of playtime, training advice, and a little socialization. An expert trainer is always on hand to monitor play and to offer advice tailored to the dogs who are there that day. T …