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 …

Meet with other people who are interested in Off Leash Dog Recreation in your local area. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs!

We are a friendly group of Meetup organizers from across the U.S. and Canada who specialize in dog meetups.  We don't have actual face to face meetups, but we do get to know each other through our active "Discussions" section.  We are here to help each other with problem solving, meetup advice and useful information. Our Forum is open to all dog meetup organizers, co-organizers and assistant organizers everywhere in the US and Canada. Come join us to exchange ideas.        

Ever walk around the neighborhood and meet a new dog and it's owner, but then realize you remember the dogs name, but not the owners? Our group is for getting together with others in the city who have friendly, social dogs and who want to do fun things with others and their dogs. My wife and I live in the West Loop and have a 5 year old male pug and and 2 year old female rotty. They are both very friendly and want to make new friends. We are both professionals and enjoy making new friends as …

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 …

  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 messa …

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!

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!!

Where owners of all small and toy breed dogs can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship.

Hello everyone! This is a group of dog lovers that live in North Chicago area. Come bring your dog and socialize with our dog owners in the area.

… Some important benefits of socialization:   Educates your dog about appropriate social interaction and how to inhibit aggression towards people and other dogs. Enables your dog to more easily accept change, new people, challenges and promote appropriate interactions with other dogs. Shapes your dog's future temperament, character and behavior habits. Reduces barking, object guarding, chewing, …

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 …

Looking to meet other rat terriers and their fans? Then come join the pack. Similar dogs are welcome, too!

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 …

Meet other local Boxer Owners to trade stories and tips. Get your dog and yourself out for some fun!

Our group is dedicated to the long eared short stacks that own us. We are people who love the Basset Hound breed and would like to be in contact with fellow Basset Hound lovers. Participation in our group is at no charge. We will have events throughout the year that are designated to help raise the money needed to keep this meetup group active. You do not have to be owned by a Basset or a Basset mix to be a part of your group, but you do need to love Bassets! Some of our meetup group members ar …