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 thought about a vegan (or vegetarian) lifestyle, but had so many questions you just got overwhelmed? Or perhaps you've had a trial run but eventually fell off the wagon onto a big steak? If you're ready for a first or second try at a plant-based diet, or even if you're just "vegan-curious", this Meet-up will help you easily achieve your goals while having fun with new friends! All your questions will be answered, in the company and camaraderie of other transitional omnivores. It's a gro …

Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) referred to as "hu hoe hee' nalu" where it originated in Polynesia mixes the traditionaPolynesian outrigger canoe paddling with surfing. The result of this wonderful combination is a water sport that is easy for anyone to do. It is grown to be a year-round-global-water-sport largely due to pioneers Laird Hamilton (HI), Dave Kalama (HI) and Brody Welte (CA). Stand Up Paddle-boarding is the latest fitness sensation and fastest growing water-sport across the globe. SU …

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 …

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 are subject to discr …