Want to get out of the city and up into the hills, meet some new friends, get some exercise, and have some fun? Then come along! This group is for anyone who likes hiking for fun and exercise, and wants to meet and make friends with others who do as well. We hike mostly on Wednesday evenings, and weekends, and mostly close to greater LA. That means a lot of Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills, though occasionally we'll head farther afield for some longer and/or tougher hikes. And although we d …

Meet local Dog (and Cat) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly events. Share info on local dog-friendly places. This group socializes regularly at Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and Pawbar, http://www.pussyandpooch.com - THE Ultimate Pet Destination and Social Venue… Pussy & Pooch brings a playful, edgy and fun twist to the traditional pet store experience with distinctive pet products and services. A colorful and interactive social setting for pets and their parents… Feast on a meaty pet meal at …

SOCIALIZING with OTHER DOGGIES LOVERS. Owners and our doggies playing together and having play dates. The dog owners sharing ideas, experiences, advice and having friends with common interests, dogs. Always searching for new dog-friendly places and helping local Rescues and Shelters.   Most important goals are our Furry Babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize and play with others. Bring friends, spouses, family …

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 …

PARTYING & SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER DOGGIE LOVERS!!! Members LOVE PARTIES, BARS/RESTAURANTS, PARADES!!! Members love Dog-Friendly Parties, Parades,Costume Contests.  Bars/Restaurants, Fundraisers.  Always looking for Pet-Friendly locations. Members enjoy Wine Bars, Yappy Hours, Martini Yappy Hour, Costume Contest, Parades, Fundraisers.  Some members enjoy helping local Shelters/Rescues. ALL EVENTS, Friends, Spouses, Family Members, Co-Workers, etc. are always WELCOME!! 4 other Doggie Groups alwa …

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 …

DOG LOVERS come together! A simple way to create an environment, where we can enjoy the company of our pets and delight in their excitement! While they enjoy the company of other furry friends like themselves. As most dog lovers know, dogs are pack animals and enjoy the company of others. I’m determined to make a group where we feel we can relax and enjoy the happiness our dogs will have when they are all brought together. Join the dog community and partake in events with your best friend (man’s …

This group was created to cater to adults who love to hike, love the outdoors and want to do anywhere from 2-6 miles at a moderate pace. You should join this group if you like planned, as well as impromptu gatherings at varied times and varied locations. If you enjoy meeting people and making friends, love the outdoors and leaving your cares behind, then this is for you!

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 …

Welcome to the German Shepherd Meetup Group of Los Angeles. This is a meetup group for anyone who has a GSD or GSD mix. We will be meeting both with and without our dogs. For meetups with dogs your dog must be dog friendly and socialized. We are available to discuss responsible dog ownership, dog care, GSD rescue, training (basic obedience, agility, dog sports, herding, nose work, detection, protection, schutzhund, mondioring, Canine Good Citizen, therapy dog work) health and nutrition and so mu …

United Hope for Animals Through our Shelter Support Program, we partner with local, high-intake shelters to give homeless pets the best chance possible of finding new homes. We advocate for over 160 shelter pets a month, and have a 96% success rate in getting these dogs and cats into safe and loving adoptive or foster homes. It all starts with our "Glamour Shot Day," when we visit the shelter to photograph, video, and get to know the personalities of up to 80 dogs and cats. We work with dogs of …

This group is about hiking and fun events with our dogs.  Join us to hike, walk, go to dog friendly restaurants, dog beaches, backyard parties and other types of fun events - suggestions are welcome! I am a facilitator of this group and need members to pitch in and plan events too. We are dog lovers and want to hike and socialize our dogs together. Owners of all dog breeds are welcome! Please do not bring dogs who are aggressive.  We want people and dogs to be safe! It's about everyone having …

This is probably one of the most active groups in the Southern California area, whether it's volleyball, karaoke, rock climbing, happy hours, wine tastings, game nights, skiing trips, pubcrawls, dinners, bbq's, you name it we probably have done it.   This group has a lot of great people who are looking to make new friends or try new activities or just live life.. There's tons of groups in Southern California, but this group is dedicated to people living in the South Bay areas (Manhattan, Redondo …

I decided to start this group because I have small dogs, including a tiny 2.5lb Chihuahua and a Yorkie and 2 mixed rescues from Puerto Rico. Most groups are breed specific and my pack is a mixture. I am a member to the Yorkie and Chihuahua groups in Los Angeles which are awesome but I don't want to crash the Yorkie group and bring my Chihuahua to the Yorkie party!! So, why not start a mixed breed small dog group? They would appreciate more friends in the San Fernando Valley area. If your small d …

Are you a young (20s and 30s) resident of eastside LA? Loving Los Feliz, excited about Echo Park, dominating Downtown, salivate for Silverlake..I could go on and on, but you get my point, right? If you (and your friends) live in or just love the eastside of LA and are looking to meet other fun young people, you're in the right place! We started this meetup group for a number of reasons: We love our neighborhood and all of the eastside neighborhoods because they have so much to offer! It can nev …

I'm looking for others in the Ventura/Santa Barbara/LA area who are as anxious as I am about finding other pooches to play with our year old Beagle. It'd be great to have a group where they can all play together in a fun and safe environment. My dog is very active and can play for hours. We can meet at parks - of if you're interested in being active as well, I can schedule some dog-friendly hikes.

Hello Jack Russell owners and enthusiasts! San Luis Obispo County finally has a dog group for the hyperactive, fun loving Russell terrier breed. My mom and I are new to the area and have a 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier with tons of energy and have decided to create a group with other Jack Russell owners. We can meet up at different parks or ocean areas that allow dogs and let these energentic doggies run off some steam together. It would be a great opportunity for our pups to make some friends …

"He is the clown of the dog fraternity, canines answer to vaudeville. A laugh a minute, lives life to the fullest, a maximum velocity version of canine slapstick. But he is also a sympathetic soul, a shoulder to cry on, a confidante. He is all that is good in a dog. He is of course The Boxer" (from the article Canine Clowns by Matthew Cowley) "The character of the Boxer is of the greatest importance and demands the most solicitous attention. He is renowned from olden times for his great love an …

We meet every TUESDAY nights at 6pm at Dog Haus Biergarten for a free 5k fun run, followed by a short yoga stretch with Janine Glass Yoga Co. then Happy Hour at the pub! Come MEET New Faces, BURN some Calories, then IMBIBE in some tasty drinks with your new Friends! INCENTIVES - We keep track of your runs each time you attend to earn... 10 Runs - FREE Tech Running T-Shirt + 10% discount at Run With Us 20 Runs - FREE Aluminum Water Bottle from Crossfit626 30 Runs - FREE 1-Month Membership at Equi …

Hey everyone!! If you have a dog or even a couple dogs and want to meet new people then this is a great meet up just for you. Dogs of all sizes and all breed, people of all sizes and ages are welcome. Bring your pooch to the dog parks, and hosts homes to socialze you pet and yourself. Meet people who have the same love for dogs that you do. I wanted to start a group for a veriety of dogs. I have a bichon poodle mix and I was having a hard time finding a meet up that would accept a dog of a breed …

Dog lovers meeting other dog and animal lovers for a fun "Yappy Hour" with Love that Dog Hollywood! Meet like-minded animal friendly folk to extend your leash on life! Dawg Tawk: where to hike, play, run and socialize your dog! Let's exchange info on training, food, pet sitting, walkers, favorite local spots with dog while enjoying "Yappy Hour" food & drinks at one of Love that Dog Hollywood! Dog Friendly and Fav spots. Some places have limited outside seating if you're bringing your dog.

You are invited to experience all the best in L.A. with us! Bring your appetite as we are taking you around the globe without ever leaving L.A., exploring world cuisine from hot dog to caviar, from Ramen noodles to 10-course Chinese dinner banquet; food stands, high-ranking restaurants to underground dining; Asian, European, South American, Ethiopian, Middle Eastern just name a few…with an exploration of a wide range of fine dining establishments to hot new foodie sites, as well those small dini …

Newly forming group of vital married couples who may be recent transplants, retirees or still working who seek to broaden their social horizons. If you're a married couple new to the Santa Monica area or feeling you need to establish connections to other couples of your age, consider joining us. We are about making lasting friends of fellow nice, unpretentious, gracious, interesting, liberal-minded and other-oriented pairs who like to get together in small groups, share and learn from each other …

All Dachshunds, affectionately known as Doxies, (other small dogs are more than welcome) and their owners are invited to meet around Los Angeles including Culver City, Rancho Park, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood. Activities include dog park play dates, small hikes, and holiday themed parties for our dogs. Doxies love to be with their own kind and are a sight to see when a group of them are together. Come on Doxie Lovers, let's get our Doxies together and have fun!

Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds & awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. By supporting Bark For Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. So bring your best canine friend and join us for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with demonstrations, contests, and games. www.RelayForLife.or …

This is a group for anyone interested in training their dog etc. All dog skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other dog lover enthusiasts to help obedience train dogs to understand hand signals, gestures, and voice/sound commands of the human language. I am exploring ways in helping everybody learn to communicate with their dog in a positive way as a group and make new friends while we meet up for walk and talks with our dogs to reinforce their dog training in the field.

You love your dog, I love your dog, so lets get together and have fun with our dogs! Lets go on doggy walks, play dates, or even a group training class. There are so many great on and off leash parks to play, walk, hike, or socialize. We can also have play dates or dog parties so they can work on their social skills but also have a good time with their friends! I am up to do anything where we can have fun with and our dogs! I want to help strengthen the bond between dog and owner and the best wa …

Greetings, fellow Pug owners! We recently rescued our puglet Marty and wanted to meet some other awesome Pugs, but quickly found that all the Pug meetups are over the hill! This meetup is for any and all Valley-based Pug owners to get together and meet at parks in our respective areas (Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Van Nuys, etc.) We'll find dog-friendly places nearby for refreshments, as well (like Aroma in Studio City!) Marty is so excited to make new curly-tailed friends!