Please read this general information carefully to be sure this is a good fit for you as we are looking for active, committed members. This group's original aim is for experienced hikers, backpackers, and snowshoers who do moderate to strenuous rated trails and want to get out often and build lifelong friendships with similarly motivated people.  **See final message about the composition of the group.**  The founding group members met through NW Hikers.net.  However, we also do some shorter outin …

Meet fellow Rhodesian Ridgebacks and their owners to share stories and explore dog-friendly venues.

This is a group for people who like to get out exploring with their dogs.  Hikes and walks will mainly be scheduled for the Seattle area and north. You do not need to own or bring a dog to join us, you just need to be willing and comfortable hiking with dogs. I am not an experienced guide, but over the past year have done a number of hikes and am wanting to find others that are passionate about getting out as well. http://www.meetup.com/north-end-hikes-and-walks-with-dogs/about/ Disclaimer: We a …

Meet other small dogs, mixed or not, and let our furry friends have fun and lose some of their energy. Also find some new friends ourselfs.

This is a group for those interested in working out, breaking a sweat, getting fit and all that good stuff, but without the hassle of going to a gym alone to stare at the walls or people running for their lives on a treadmill! This is a group of people you not only are interested in seeing consistently but to build a friendship at the same time with newbies! Get to know someone and where they’re from, you may actually find them interesting! In this group we will walk, walk-and-run, go on small h …

Do you care for other people's pets for a living? Do you miss human interaction? Would you like to share stories with other professional pet care providers? Then come join us! We will gather and discuss the ins and outs of the biz, as well as swap stories, and make friends :) P.S. Pass it on!

Are you the Owner of a Toy Breed, Small Dog, Petite Pup or Tiny Tot? Join us for fun playgroups, doggie parties & events? Learn about topics such as health, nutrition, grooming and homecare for your little companion? Visit with other owners and share resources while your little dog plays and socializes with other small doggie friends.

This is where adventurous weiner dogs come to have fun and their parents come to exercise with their dog, make new friends and have a good time. Events will include group walks, hikes, play dates, other adventures and meetups related to fitness and weight management of your Dachshund. This group is brought to you by Chester and Gretel at YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner.com http://www.YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner.com You can also follow the group on Twitter at @Adventureweiner

This group is for women who are highly sensitive (as coined by Elaine Aron), love to be outdoors, and want to meet some new people. All ages are welcome, except children. We may occasionally have a hike with children, but it'll be designated as so. Friendly dogs are welcome if the trail allows them. Most hikes will be during the weekday while my children are in school. We usually meet once a week. We will occasional have weekend hikes. If you want a hike on a certain day or time, please feel fre …

This a group started by friends who want to experience new (and old) things with new (and old) friends. After looking for a Meetup of people to experience new things with, we were discouraged by the fact that there don't seem to be any groups for women of ALL ages to experience ALL that life in our community has to offer. We're in our 30's and 40's, but you can be any age. We're moms, wives, dog-moms, singles, partners, runners, walkers, foodies, picky eaters...you get the picture! If a posted a …

My havanese, Nikko, loves to meet new people and make new doggy friends. He loves to chase, be chased and wrestle! But being an only child, he needs some friends to play with at the park! I think all our dogs need some playtime and make friends. Havanese on the Eastside will give our dogs a chance to play with each other on the Eastside at the Kirkland,WA Off-Leash Dog Park named Jasper's Dog Park (http://www.kdog.org/). Jasper's Dog Park, has a small dog area, which will be great for our dogs. …

Zen-Like--Are you spiritual and contemplative and find that in nature you can connect with that side of yourself? Do you feel closer to God, Spirit, the Universe, or whatever name you have for that ineffable something, when you’re surrounded by nature? Does the shaman(esse) within you just want to touch your feet to the ground, stick your nose into the foliage, breathe in and say ahhh? If so, then you may really enjoy being a part of our community, make friends and enjoy the green and lush North …

A Miniature Pinscher meetup for active minpins and other smallish doggies of all breeds. Meetups take place at various Eastside doggie parkes and are a great way for you andyour fur-kid to socialize and make new friends.  Members are encouraged to suggest other Eastside locations as well. We look forward to meeting you and your King of Toy doggies.

We are all about getting our babies and puppies together and having a good time. Let's get our babies and dogs together for play dates at parks, pooch friendly shopping centers and homes.

Meet other Corgi friends and have a great time with our dogs! Schedule fun things to do with the Corgi's, like hiking, beach, play dates, picnics etc.

Are you a young professional in your 20's to early 30's? Do you want to make friends, have fun, and explore what the north end has to offer? Are you interested in finding local venues that rival what you can find in Seattle for a fraction of the price and commute time? Here are some examples of past meetup based on member suggestions: Wine and Dine : happy hours, BBQ’s, potlucks, cooking classes, wine tasting … Recreation: Pub Trivia, ice skating, dancing, pool, bowling, game nights, Animals: …

Join in the fun with other Puget Sound Shetland Sheepdog owners and their dogs. We're a friendly group, with dogs at all stages of life. So if your sheltie loves to run, chase, retrieve, or lounge around.....he or she is sure to have a good time. Please take a moment to read the Sheltie Meetup Rules. You can find this document by clicking on "Files." Any dog older than a year must be neutered or spayed before participating in off-leash group events. All friendly shelties are welcome at on leash …