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 is a group for dog lovers who want to create great spaces and fun gatherings for their poochies and themselves, in their neighborhoods. My hidden agenda for taking this group on, is based on my having 24 hours to kill in the Fort Lauderdale area before catching a plane. So, I decided to visit dog parks around town- and MAN-OH-WOMAN-OH-CANINE, do our dog 'parks' bite! So, I'm thinking we'll set up some meet-ups in typical dog gathering areas (New City and Kakiak dog runs, Rockland State Park …

This group is for animal-loving outdoor enthusiasts! We cater towards participants with skill levels ranging from beginner to expert and anywhere in between, all are welcome! Our goals are to explore local outdoor dog-friendly locations and meet like-minded individuals while providing a safe and fun atmosphere for our participants. Come check out what the greater Hudson Valley area has to offer for pet-friendly outdoor recreation! Our mission is to introduce a place or activity to anyone who wou …

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!

Meet with other local Responsible Dogs Owners. All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share info on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners! All breeds welcome!

Calling All Doodle Owners! I'd love for my Goldendoodle to meet others like her. We can also meet and greet as well as share some of the common joys and challenges of Doodle ownership.We can meet at the park, get together and let our dogs play. All similar breeds mixed and otherwise are welcome.

PAWS is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1962 by Westport, Connecticut resident Betty Long to rescue homeless dogs and place them in permanent homes. In the early 1980s, our rescue efforts were expanded to include cats. PAWS rescues & rehomes approximately 115 dogs and 435 cats annually. Many of the dogs faced euthanasia at local pounds and most of the cats that we help are strays and abandoned cats that roam our streets. A portion of the pets that come to PAWS have been relinquished by …

I have 2 Aussies (1 mini and 1 full) and I'm looking for other Aussie/Collie owners to get together at the dog park. I'm flexible about which park to attend. My dogs are Lex & Xander and they love to run around in circles and play with other high energy dogs. If you have a similar dog, let's get a play date going!

A Fun and Informative Puppy Play and Train Group led by NJ's Best Dog Trainer ~ Laura Kirk. Meet up at NJ Parks to socialize, train, problem solve and form friendships with other New Puppy Owners. For more information e mail me at bestfootforwarddogs@gmail.com

Leo, my Wheaten Terrier, would love to run around, dig, wrestle and get dirty with other Wheatens at the Pleasantville Bark Park! We can also meet at other dog parks in Westchester. Looking forward to meeting your adorable Wheaten.

Puppy Meet Up is open to all puppies, regardless of breed, under 18 weeks old whether or not your puppy is enrolled in classes with Best Friends Pet Care. Our free puppy meet up provides a safe environment where your puppy can get the important socialization he needs, in a controlled and friendly environment, supervised by a behavioral dog trainer. Your puppy will develop important social skills while having a great time and burning off some energy!

This meetup is "going to the dogs"...Pugs to be precise!!! Okay, so you're owned by a Pug; that goes without saying! I am too, as are many others. Why do we love these big-eyed, wrinkle-faced Pugsters so much? There are so many reasons, & that's reason enough to join the NNJPE! Our steadily-growing group of friendly Pugaholics & their Pugs meet for outings once a month (with "special events" tossed in for good measure), in order to provide our furbabies (& ourselves) some time for socialization …

We are a group devoted to dogs and their human companions who love to hike off-leash. Meeting monthly to start, we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all participants, regardless of skill, in varied locations thorughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. All while respecting the indigenous New York environment and following a strict carry-in/carry-out policy. Do you and your dog not feel qualified to hike off-leash? We'll provide lots of guidance and training -- or we can match y …

Free puppy playgroup in fenced-in backyard; supervised by certified applied animal behaviorist.  For clients of Westport Dog Training, LLC and other area puppy owners.  This playgroup gives puppies a chance to socialize with their peers, and owners will be delighted to take home a tired puppy.  Puppies should be two to six months of age, up-to-date with vaccinations, and friendly towards other puppies and people.  No metal collars or shock collars, please.

The Staff at Popcorn Pawz would like welcome you to our meetup group. We will be hosting playdates to socialize our little dogs in the comunity. We are welcoming all dogs of 20lbs and under.

We are looking for other huskies to play with us. Anyone who would love to meet up with your huskies or anyone who enjoys having their dogs play with huskies come and join us. Look for us on Facabook @ http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/BCSHmeetupgroup/?fref=ts

calling all standard poodle owners. i would love for my 3 standards to meet and play with other standard poodles. we can meet at the ridgewood duck pond dog run and enjoy each others company.

"This exciting group is calling all outdoors adventurist. If you want to make new friends and enjoy the same activities as a group, this is for you! Spend a week camping on the AT or spending a weekend skiing in Vermont. All skill levels are encouraged to join. Dog friendly for most outdoor activities unless otherwise posted. If your up for an adventure why wait. Look forward to haveing an awesome time."

This group is for all the new people in the Stamford area who want to go out and explore! We love dog outings, outdoor adventures, and checking out some new places to eat and drink! This is a no-drama no-judgement group.. we just want to meet some local people that want to go have a fun time! No politics, no sassafras... just fun conversations and laughs.

About French Bulldog NYC Expectations and Requirements for being a member in our group: 1) First and foremost, this group was formed to be a place for French Bulldogs and their owners to socialize safely and in a fun environment; the NYC French Bulldogs Meetup is not a platform for business, hobby or extracurricular activities regarding any sort of breeding or for-profit dealings. Yes, this includes requests or propositions to stud, sell or buy a dog. Any mention of things eluding to such, whet …

Tails of Courage: Run Your Race is a program for families (and their pets) to participate in more outdoor activities. We encourage parents and their kids (two legged and/or four) to come out and join us in volunteering, walking, running, hiking, and many other outdoor activities in our communities. We welcome participants to coordinate events and submit ideas! For more information please go to www.tailsofcourage.org and click on Run Your Race.

This is a group for those of us who love our sweet, affectionate doodles and want them to enjoy playing, romping and exercising with other doodles! We can meet and plan special events and playdates in various Hudson Valley locations (including my house, which has plenty of space for Doodles to play and romp).

"Don't do mornings", come join us!   Meet new friends to share afternoon 1-4 hour, easy to moderate, with some more challenging, local nature walks and hikes, plus other arts and entertainment activities. Don't forget to check the day of an event for any changes. Please give yourself plenty of time to find us, since we only wait an extra 10 minutes before starting an event to be fair to everyone. We will occasionally post a "Dog Friendly" event, which is the ONLY TIME  when friendly, well behave …

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. Make a new friend or three. Burn a few calories. Enjoy nature in our beautiful Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and beyond!! G.M.Trevelyan once said: "We are literally children of the earth, and removed from her our spirits wither or run to various forms of insanity. Unless we can refresh ourselves at least by intermittant contact with nature, we grow awry." This is a hiking group with intermediate to difficult hikes, that will include rock scambles. Yo …

Welcome! We started this walk (back in 2003-and we joined Meetup in 2005) because we saw so many pugs in the Bronxville village and surrounding areas. Come and meet some really great people & join the coolest-weekly pug walk around! *Remember, "It's all about the pug"!. Just a note: Once owned by Tibetan monks, pugs made their way to Europe with the Dutch East India Company in the 1700s?the rest is history. Today, pugs are one of the most recognizable and popular breeds in the world. The pug is …

After scrolling through page after page of meetups that seemed too "organized" , oriented around a specific activity, already had thousands of members or always seemed to require RSVP's and advance ticket purchases, I realized I had to start my own meetup to accomplish what I really want - which is to meet cool new people for quality friendships. If you're like me, when you get to a certain age (ahem - namely 30's or so) you start to notice your friends marrying off, having kids, moving too far …

Our Group, open to everyone, gives members an opportunity to discuss interesting fiction and non-fiction books.  We also enjoy socializing over good food at casual, modestly-priced restaurants or in members' homes. This club is a terrific opportunity to meet new people in an informal manner and to be exposed to books that might not otherwise make it to your nightstand. All are encouraged to suggest books and restaurants and to take turns leading the discussions. September Book: The Imperfectioni …

I want to bring local vegans living in the Northern NJ area together to bring awareness to the plight of animals living in the US. and globally. Serious issues regarding the mistreatment of animals being raised for food in the farming industry. Animals held captive and skinned alive for their fur. Dogs and cats still being gassed to death in gas chambers all over this country. How ag-gag laws could affect the future of reporting violence against animals in factories. I would like to enlighten th …