This group is for animal lovers/animal rescuers looking to meet new people in the city with similiar interests.

Every animal that comes to Rescue Ridge has a story. Our mission is to make sure that every story ends happily Rescue Ridge is a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue group. Based locally at the Jersey Shore, Rescue Ridge began by rescuing healthy, beautiful animals that were slated to be euthanized through no fault of their own. We felt it was unfair that because their "humans" had no more use for them their days were numbered. All of us at Rescue Ridge have a special place in our hearts for homele …

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I wanted to start a meet-up group for those of you who are usually embarassed to go out with your friends and start talking about what matters most in your lives... your feline companions. I know that personally whenever I am with my fellow crazy cat friends, all we end up talking about is our animals and the adorable and funny things they do - not to mention the animal welfare world in general (as well as our jobs, social lives, etc... we have not totally lost it (yet) to the animal world). I w …

Have you asked yourself, "Where are the individuals rocking vegetarianism, veganism and very cool ideas in the Mile Square City and the JC?"   If you have, welcome to V Rock! The Hoboken + Jersey City Vegetarian + Vegan Meetup where men and women rock connection over conscious, delicious cuisine to create positive change for ourselves, our cities, animals and Earth.   We're a tribe from all walks of life - V-Rockers - vegetarians, vegans and the very cool - who strive to be conscious and compass …

We are a group of individuals promoting adoption & rescue and working to increase awareness of puppy mills and the cruelty behind the puppies sold in NYC pet stores. This is a quiet/peaceful protest! Please join us even if you can come for just an hour or so! We have extra signs too so let us know if you need one and we can bring it for you...

… And check out this link if you're looking for a new best friend:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?animal_type=Dog&pet_breed=Shiba%20Inu   Some of our favorite Dog quotes: "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." - Gilda Radner Dogs are miracles with paws.  ~Attributed to Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy God spelled backwards is Dog! Dogs' lives are too short.  Their only fault, really.  ~Agnes Sligh Turnbull My …

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Do you love trying new vegetarian & vegan restaurants?  Do you enjoy the company of fellow vegetarians & vegans?  Are you occasionally frustrated that your meat-eating friends "don't get it," and do you wish to dine with others that have the same enthusiasm for vegetarian and vegan food that you do? Welcome to our group.  What I am especially proud of is all the wonderful members we have.  We seem to attract some of the very nicest, most thoughtful people in New York.  Given the focus of our gro …

The Staten Island Vegetarian & Vegan Meetup is a fun and friendly way to share time with like minded people. For those who are not a vegetarian or a vegan, but would like to know more about it, we welcome you to join us and experience some great food and friendship. We endeavor to be a meeting place to connect with new friends and a forum for thoughts and ideas. I believe that by coming together, we can not only support each other, but help grow compassion in our communities. Help foster veggie …

Come to our potlucks, share some yummy vegan eats, meet some fellow Brooklynites - and have a great time! Vegan + Brooklyn = So awesome :)

Please read this page before joining.  Thanks.   ----> Central Jersey Friends - for ages 35 and up <----   As compared to other Meetup groups, this is a small Meetup group of Friends (but of course new members are always welcome).   The reason why the member volume is controlled is because I'm interested in building real friendships -- not building up mass quantities of Meetup group members.  Whenever you see a Meetup group with a large quantity of members, it just means that the abandoned acc …

Are you looking for fun ways to socialize your pup while meeting new people who share a reward based training philosophy? This is a group for dog owners of all breeds, many of whom may face discrimination based on breed, disability. size, or reactivity: the “Underdogs”. Our group’s mission was initially focused on educating the public in an effort to combat the negative perceptions that are wrongly associated with pit bull-type dogs.  However, it soon became obvious that dogs subject to discrimi …

… can stick your matching t-shirt you prefer to cross borders on foot you take back that last comment after Guinea-Bissau no one needs to tell you that you can get extra pages in your passport at any embassy you have woken up on a bus with a different animal next to you than when you dozed off you’d sign up for a six-week guided package travel tour with ‘adventure holidays’ – right after they removed the .38 slug from your brain as silly as they seem, you have a grudging admiration for those kids …

Our mission is to provide a way for Agility enthusiasts in the NYC area to particpate in discussion forums and social gatherings, and agility seminars & classes. We plan to be connected with the Animal Haven Shelter & Sanctuary and to have at least some of our meetups include donations to this group. Members of our group should be committed to actively participating and helping to make these events successful. Dog related business owners are welcome to inquire about joining our group f …

Our mission is to provide a way for Italian Greyhound enthusiasts in NYC to particpate in discussion forums and social gatherings. We plan to be connected with the Animal Haven Shelter & Sanctuary and to have at least some of our meetups include donations to this group. Members of our group should be committed to actively participating and helping to make these events successful. Dog related business owners are welcome to inquire about joining our group for the purpose of keeping membe …