Toby’s Fun Club is a local club for you and your dog. We offer varieties of social gatherings, play times and hikes throughout each month to attend. This is a great way to socialize and exercise your dogs and also to meet other pet parents and animal care professionals. We usually meet in local parks, dog beaches and other dog friendly places. Our events are free and anybody may attend.  You can come to our events even if you do not have a dog.  We welcome everyone who loves animals and wants to …

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is a community outreach and advocacy program. Silva and Francis Battista, two of the original founders of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah launched L.A. Programs in 1991. From those first grassroots steps, which included assistance to animal victims of fires, riots and the Northridge earthquake, Best Friends - L.A. Programs has grown to become one of the most influential and effective animal welfare organizations in the L.A. area. Best …

The Greater Orange County Animal Rights Roundtable (GOCART) is dedicated to fostering awareness and discussion of issues concerning animal advocacy and veganism in Orange County and the rest of Southern California.  We meet every other month for a casual vegan dinner and an open-forum discussion.  Meetings are loosely-structured with a speaker, a basic agenda and a moderator.  Our meetings are guided by principles of non-judgment and non-confrontation. There is no charge to attend. Anyone is wel …

Orange County People for Animals is a Southern California-based 501(c)3 non-profit animal advocacy organization founded in 1988 to help create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet for all living beings. Our mission is to have our guiding principles present in the fabric of everyday society: Every being has the right to live free from exploitation. By educating people, we will create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet. There are consequences to every individual's actions. A …

WWW.FOLBA.org Dedicated to its promotion of the humane treatment and care of cats, dogs and all other animals through the education of the public as to responsible pet ownership. Friends of Long Beach Animals supports laws and legislation that make animal abuse a serious crime.

CAPS Mission Statement Founded by President Deborah Howard in 1992, the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy mills. CAPS actively addresses the abuse and suffering of pet shop and puppy mill dogs through investigations, education, media relations, legislative involvement, puppy mill dog rescues, consumer assistance and pet industry employee relations. What i …

We are a group of local people who help homeless dogs and cats find good homes. We coordinate with city shelters and local rescue groups to provide foster homes, adoption assistance, medical services,etc, for local animals in need. We are a 501C3 nonprofit organization. Our members each contribute in their own special way based on thier skills and interest. We find our work to be very rewarding. It's great to see animals and their new owners live richer lives as a result of our efforts.

This Meetup group is for anyone wanting to learn more about their pet's health and wellness or anyone with a passion for animals. Join us to network with others in the pet and animal services community or just come with questions and a desire to learn more about your animal. We will host topics such as disease prevention, acupuncture in pets, pet first aid, grooming tips, local wildlife concerns, pet behavior solutions, dog training tips, coping with pet loss and grief, your pet and the law, ani …

This group is for anyone interested in Vegan lifestyle, healthy eating and animal welfare:) We will meet at L.A Vegan Crepe restaurant in Beverly hills to share knowledge, recipes and talk about natural healing and animal welfare. We are a French couple, so French lessons and good Vegan wine are mandatory!:) Can't wait to meet you all:)

Inland Empire Vegan Meetup- Mission Statement The Inland Empire Vegan Meet-up Group is a community for vegans, raw foodists, vegetarians, veg-minded, and veg-curious folks looking to connect with other kindred spirits on their journey towards plant-based and compassionate living. We believe that being vegan is not just a diet, but a lifestyle, and one that encompasses respect for all living beings - and that goes with having respect with what we put into our bodies. This is an all-inclusive com …

SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER DOGGIE LOVERS!!! Doggies playing together having playdates.  Owners sharing ideas & experiences.  Always looking for new dog-friendly places and helping local Rescues and Shelters.  Always looking for dog-friendly parties, Yappy Hour, Martini Yappy Hour, Pet-friendly Bars, Pet-Friendly Cocktail Lounges, Halloween Costume & Cocktails Events, St. Patricks Yappy Hour, Doggie Birthday Parties,  plus much, much, more. Your IDEAS will be heard in this Meetup Group!!!!! We're in …

The mission of Vegan Toastmasters is to provide a supportive environment for vegans (and those on the path to becoming vegan) to learn and practice their speaking and leadership skills. Speeches relating to veganism, animal rights and welfare, the environment and health are encouraged. Members of this meetup group are considered guests of the club. Guests are welcome to attend as many meetings as they wish for free and participate in the Table Topics session during a meeting. Meetup members int …

Avec mes amis means "with my friends". If you're a vegetarian/vegan and care about the rights of animals, this is the group for you!' Our group's activities normally include getting together in a variety of ways including peaceful leafleting and demonstrations, playing the CASHFLOW game, dinners, and joining in with other like minded groups for a fun night out or social event. The CASHFLOW game day is a fun pot luck party in an intimate setting. This board game teaches activists how to be financ …

Let's get together for great times, to meet great people and to support great organizations who save WILD things and their habitats.  Everyone knows that a bio-diverse forest is a healthy forest and primates are an important part of that mix! We're a unique collection of people who meet on occasion to connect with old friends, have fun networking with new folks and feel good about the "side benefit" of supporting important environmental causes.  Singles, married folks, business owners, people wi …

- MISSION STATEMENT - DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB designed to get PARENTS and their PAWS out of the house and enjoying life. The club was specifically created to place PARENTS and their PAWS together in fun social activities, while Advocating for Dog Welfare and Adoption. ALL FRIENDLY PARENTS AND THEIR PAWS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!! Through the club we hold fun social activities, outings and events such as trips to Dog Beaches, Bark P …

Vegan Drinks is back!  Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just curious, meet others who share your interest at our next fun and healthy social event.  Non-drinkers are welcome.  All events are free - just pay for your own food and drink.

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together (mainly in Long Beach) for yummy vegan Sunday suppers. The Sunday meetups will either be dining out or meeting at a member's home for a potluck, good conversation, board games or just mingling with like-minded people. All potluck items should be plant-based and free from any meat, dairy, honey, or eggs. It's a fun, casual way to meet other local veg friendly people! Sunday suppers are all about taking a break from our busy schedules of ac …

SOCIALIZING with OTHER DOGGIES LOVERS. Doggies having play dates while Owners exchanging Ideas and Issues. Always looking for Pet-friendly places & activities. Meetups various locations with variety of activities, having fun with our Furry Babies discussing new ideas solving dog issues, and discuss favorite future Meetups. Some Members & Furry Babies love Playdates, Yappy Hour, Parades, Doggie Birthday Parties & Wine/Cheese Hours, Wine/Martini Yappy Hour, love helping Rescues/Shelters, Fundraise …

If you want to hang out and meet new Sheltie friends, you've come to the right group. So bring your chairs and come relax! It's always nice to meet other Sheltie family's.

The loss of a pet/or expected loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe …