Do you have a small breed dog that loves to play? If you answered "yes," then this group is for you! I noticed there are Meetup groups for Philly and Bucks County, but none for the Chester County area. I would love for my mini dachshund Frankie to meet and play with other small dogs. I thought we could meet at dog parks where the dogs (and their owners, of course!) could socialize. Frankie and I are both looking forward to making new friends!

Do you have a small breed dog that loves to play?  If you answered "yes," then this group is for you! I noticed that there are several PA based Dachshund Meetup groups, but none for the Wilmington area. I would love for my mini dachshund Frankie to meet and play with other small dogs. I thought we could meet at different dog parks in the area so the dogs (and their owners, of course!) could socialize. Frankie and I are both looking forward to making new friends!

This group was created to bring large breed dog lovers together in the Greater Philadelphia area to share experiences and enjoy each other's company with our pups. My goal is to schedule regular meet ups around Philadelphia and it's suburbs, where our dogs can interact while the owners share their stories. We can all learn something from each other and have fun at the same time.

Are you an Organizer for a Dog Rescue Meetup group? Then this group is for you! Meet other dog rescuers located within the Tri-State area. Share your stories about the joys and challenges of leading a dog rescue group. All dog rescue groups welcome! This group was created to have a network of meetup groups that our members can turn to should they need a question about their group answered.

We welcome well behaved small pure bred and mixed breed dogs with a focus on Chihuahuas and Japanese Chins. For the protection of our smallest fur persons, we prefer that your dog's adult weight does not exceed 20 lbs. Come meet other Chihuahuas and their owners in a safe and friendly environment, and make new pals for your pint size pet! Do you love the Chihuahua breed and the very essence of what it means to be a Chihuahua? Our Chihuahuas can meet other pint sized buddies, and their guardia …

Working somewhat unconventional hours, I have had some difficulty getting involved in other dog-oriented meetups, much to my puggle's dismay. I'm hoping to meet other dog parents with daytime availability for our animals to play.

Meet others who are interested in the sport of dog agility.

Meet with local Bernese Mountain Dog owners and their dogs. Enjoy walks in the park Participate in educational topics Discuss experiences and challenges Explore dog friendly locations

The purpose of the Downingtown pack walk is to create a structured environment to encourage safe dog socialization through weekly pack walks. Please note I am not a dog trainer but my love of dogs is expressed through fostering pit bulls for one of the Philly shelters. I welcome the opportunity to meet other responsible dog owners looking to raise confident, stable dogs. All types of dogs are welcome and I encourage owners who are working on reactivity and socialization issues to join us. My goa …

Our Social Club Exclusively For Chihuahuas Has Closed To Join Our Sister Group, Which Also Holds Events Just For Chihuahuas Click On The Button Below: Is your CHIHUAHUA Always the TINIEST Dog at Other Events? Does Your CHIHUAHUA Prefer to ONLY Socialize with Other CHIHUAHUAS? Are you Looking for More than a Walk in the Park... OR a Romp In the Backyard? If You Answered "YES" to Any of These Questions... YOU WILL LOVE JUST CHIHUAHUAS! JUST CHIHUAHUAS Events were created to give our tiny comp …

TRAIL WAGGERS *ORGANIZERS* Trail Waggers Organizers is a place for the Walk Leaders of our Small Dog Walking Club to plan our upcoming walking events.  If you are would like to become a Dog Walk Leader, PLEASE click on the "Join Button" located in the Upper Right Hand Corner of this page. If you do not wish to become a Walk Leader BUT would like to join our Fabulous Dog Club EXCLUSIVELY for Toy & Small Dogs ... Please Click on the "Join Now" Button Below:

For all lover's of Shar Pei! We will do mostly on leash walks for the purpose of socialization for our often misunderstood wrinkled bretheren. We will discuss training methods and all things unique to this special breed. We will also do free runs at local dog parks. Shar Pei tend to be very stubborn and strong minded and this is an opportunity to practice proper walking and training techniques to keep our dogs properly socialized. We have to remind our dogs that it is okay to show strangers how …

Leashes of Love is an all volunteer pet therapy group that serves the public by scheduling pet therapy visits to hospitals, special needs schools, library reading programs, correctional facilities and assisted living facilities. What is Animal Assisted Therapy? Today, animals provide many positive human health benefits: Companionship, a friend to care for and to keep one occupied, something alive and warm to touch, a focus of attention, a reason for exercise, and to provide protection. Therapy …

A place for Westville area people to plan walks and play dates with their dogs. Dogs must be UTD on vaccines and friendly towards other dogs.

This group is for active folks who love hiking and dogs. You don't need to be a dog owner to be part of this group, but you must like them! I'm doing tons of research on dog friendly areas within a couple of hours drive from the Philadelphia area. Most of the places will probably require that your dogs are leashed, so unleashing your dogs will be "at your own risk." Most of the activities will be hikes, unless the rest of the group has other ideas as well. Most of the activities that I plan will …

This group is for all dog owners who enjoy fun and exciting doggie activities. Besides providing services on the premises to help find Operation Ava's pooches a loving home, we have doggie training classes, doggie parties, yappy hours and doggie easter egg hunts to name a few.

Fido's Festival USA® is a two day festival for dogs and dog lovers!  Dock diving, lure racing, agility, canine contests with prizes, expert presentations on topics pertaining to canine health, wellness, and safety.  Meet-up at the festival each year and at sponsor locations throughout the year.

This group was created for owners and lovers of Shiba Inus to get together at area dog parks and allow the Shibas to play and the owners to talk and discuss about Shiba Inus

This group is dedicated to bringing organization around our volunteer base. The group will work with the dogs in our care. We will organize events in public to gain the dogs exposure to possible homes. We will also organize fund raising events to pay for the care of lead the way foster dogs.

This group is simply " CRAZY about DOGS".  We are a group dedicated to the betterment of our canine companions. We do this through exercise, mental stimulation, and socialization...while in the pack atmosphere. Our canine companions are at their core pack animals. Success can be achieved through the "power of the pack". If you are interested in having your canine companion become a better member of society...check us out.

Calling all Jack Russell Terrier lovers! The winter is here and there is nothing worse than a homebound JRT. I'm looking for people and terriers who would be willing to meet up once a week to enjoy all that Philadelphia has to offer. We could walk many of the trails on Wissahickon, take them down the Towpath, have a nightwalk on Main Street where the restaurants are dog-friendly, or travel further to Fort Washington Park for some trails and picnics.

This is a group for anyone that is an owner of a retired racing greyhound or two, three ......or four. I'd love for my newly adopted greyhound, TK, to have an opportunity to meet other greyhounds. Since greyhounds are very different than other dogs, I would like to connect with other greyhound owners to socialize and share experiences.

Where owners of all dachshund breed dogs and their other small breed pup pals can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship.

This group was started because there are not many active groups in my area. I love getting outdoors! The purpose of this group is to bring together individuals with a drive to be active, get outdoors, and have fun doing it! I will be planning trips involving kayaking, hiking, biking, maybe some dogs walks, etc. Everyone from all different levels of fitness are welcome to join. Activities will vary in difficulty and location. I do have a background in Physical Training so can give home helpful in …

Philly Pets Meetup supports the bond between people & pets. We get together for pet friendly events, volunteer with animal welfare organizations, and organize fun pet meetups. Our goal is to encourage and inspire people & their pets to live more happy, healthy lives together!

Calling on all Pitbull owners! Beginning Saturday, March 2nd, we will host our first dog walk with our pitbulls! Please come out and show off your Pittie. Dogs as young as 3 months may attend. We will not be walking far, this first meeting will be to get to know each other and our dogs. Pureheart Pitbull Lovers will start out small, just a dog walking group, but who knows where it could lead? My pitbull shelter puppy is 4 months old and I intend to make him a therapy dog, do agility and obedienc …

Hello, if you love your Italian Greyhound and would like to have playdates with other IGs, as well as creating a community of like-minded individuals... please join.

The Philadelphia Pug Meet-up Group is a group of people from the Philly area & South Jersey who get together once a month to let their pugs play together, to interact and exchange information with others who share a common thread ?The Love of Pugs?.