After talking with someone about your vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, have you ever wished you had been more articulate, more compelling, more engaging, less argumentative; in short, that you had said it better? As vegans/vegetarians, we routinely get questions or comments from others about our lifestyle. These interactions are often great opportunities to educate the uninformed and help animals. Do any of these questions or remarks sound familiar? -- Why are you vegan/vegetarian? -- Where do y …

      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. a …

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 t …

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.

… We will be providing awareness of Russo's substandard Midwest USDA breeding operations and their violations in request for the City Council of Newport Beach to pass an ordinance that also implements a Humane Business model for Pet Stores providing Rescue and Shelter animals for adoption  banning the sale of Puppy Mill dogs and kittens in the city of Newport Beach.  Please Join us and speak for the 1.5 million imprisoned Puppy Mill Dogs..They need YOUR VOICE!

Welcome to the Orange County Veggie Meetup Group! Vegans, vegetarians, raw foodists, and curious omnivores are all welcome to meetup at our events. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow veg*ns, eat tasty and healthy foods, and have a great time. We have so many reasons to choose this lifestyle from health, to animal rights, to environmentalism. We are part of a community, so let's come together and share our time, our conversation, and our friendship with one another!

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 …

… So, in addition to community-oriented events to promote veganism and animal rights, I will also offer mindfulness techniques, yoga, meditation, life-in-balance education, food preparation lessons, and wellness coaching.  All of these offerings will help you be the best you can be by quieting the mind and healing the body.   By involving yourself in this meetup you will be empowered to become the best you can be - for yourself, those close to you, your community, and for the sake of the animals! …

… -Animal Reiki -Proper veterinary care and First Aid (info that the vets don't have time to teach us!) -Holistic health care and healing techniques which we can practice at home (stuff that even western medical doctors don't know yet) -Amazing pet resources and services for our pets and for the pet loving community (information which is often harder to find out about) -Animal Communication (yes, they do communicate, just not with words :-) -Animal Massage (they love it as much as we do!) -D …

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 …

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 …

… Some Members are active in Fundraisers, Shelters, Rescues,  and Saving Animals from Murder!!!! 7 other DOGGIE GROUPS always joining this group View PHOTO ALBUMS on this Website and 60+ Photo Albums:Chihuahua, Small Dogs-Westside, Beach Areas

   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 an …

L.E.H.K.E.E.R.O.O.V.E.R.S. Lively, Enthusiastic, Happy, Kosher, Ethical, Ecological, Raw, Organic, Optimistic Vegans Equal Rights Sympathizers Enhance what we share in common and emphasize what is important, magnify the special virtues of individuals and merits of the group. Meet fellow humane souls in tune with nature, live harmoniously. Find find other ethical ecological optimistic logical vegan raw food soulmates near you! Single? Looking for your perfect mate? Come to a local …

Hey all! This is a social club of women who just happen to be VEGAN and VEGETARIAN!!.... exploring the bar and nightlife scene as well as enjoying the occasional vegan lunch or dinner. Ladies 21 and up, as many of our meet-ups will be at bars and the like. And feel free to bring friends vegan and non-vegan alike to meet-ups. As long as no one eats non-vegan food in front of us, it's all good. ***ALSO*** It's important to me that this is simply a social group of happy veg heads. If you …

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 …