Hello Dog Lovers! - Join other responsible dog owners and pet care professionals for a fun and educational experience! We welcome all dog owners looking to learn about training, grooming, dog behaviors and care from skilled professionals and have fun at the same time! Here, you can let your pooch participate in doggie play, meet other individuals dedicated to the health and well being of their dogs, and walk away with some new insight on a subject we all love.....our pups! Check out our blog …

Welcome!!! Whether you're looking for similar Yorkshire owner in your neighborhood for the occassional playdate or would like to be a part of larger meetup opportunities, Chicago Yorkies is an active group. The purpose of our group is to 1) provide socialization opportunities, 2) educate owners on care and nutrition, and 3) provide fun educational events with speakers and presenters. Meetup.com is about connecting in person with others of similar interest, Meetup is NOT Facebook.   Our members …

We are a group of pug lovers who get together once a month for pugs and parents to socialize. We have been meeting since February 2004 and have gradually grown to a nice size group. Many of our pugs (and parents) have really gotten to know each other and look forward to our monthly play date. We currently meet at the A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville each month on the 3rd Saturday for an hour or so of off-leash playtime. We are hoping to have more activities and generate new ideas. Please joi …

Our group is dedicated to the long eared short stacks that own us. We are people who love the Basset Hound breed and would like to be in contact with fellow Basset Hound lovers. Participation in our group is at no charge. We will have events throughout the year that are designated to help raise the money needed to keep this meetup group active. You do not have to be owned by a Basset or a Basset mix to be a part of your group, but you do need to love Bassets! Some of our meetup group members ar …

Hard pressed to find adventurous, active people to do stuff with? Let's band together and have some F-U-N! Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like climbing, hiking, kayaking, camping, canoeing, adventure racing, running, etc. In addition, this group will serve as a social group for outdoors folks who want to be around fit, active, like-minded people. Activities can include but are not limited bike rides, board games, cookouts, camping, races, philos …

We are the owners of Chicago Party Animals a venue that is pet friendly, located in Historic Fulton Market/ West Loop. This meetup group is the official Canine Club of Chicago Party Animals. It is free to be a member and we have no monthly membership fee's. You must be a member to participate in any of the events posted on this page. We have monthly seperate mixers that are size specific under 30 pounds, large dog and a Pit Bull only. We have pool parties in the summer at a nearby facility and y …

What's our purpose? Meet other people who are interested in being with dogs and dog people in active and calm environments. We'll gather at dog parks and other dog-friendly locations and meet with other dog enthusiasts! Anyone who likes to spend quality time with your dogs and wants to meet other people who feel the same way! What's Community Bark? Milwaukee's favorite (and only :-) ) Dog Wash & Coffee Bar, located at 326 W Brown Deer Road in Bayside, just off I43 and east of Sendik's. We'r …

This is group of puggish & witty people who love their smooshie-faced pups like crazy. We can say about us: "Pugs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole"! If you are owned by a Pug or Pug-Mix and want to meet others that share your interest, love and devotion to this wonderful breed, if you like to find new friends for yourself and a lot of playmates for your furry, short-nosed "baby" - this group is for you! JOIN US!!

FOR ADOPTION INFO PLEASE VISIT SHIBA INU RESCUE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE http://www.savingshibas.com CASIM was featured on the news! To view the video please click this link http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assetID... We are a group of Chicago area Shiba Inu owners who meet once a month for a few hours of Shiba romping. This group is meant to build the Shiba community in the Chicago area by means of community outreach including offering advise, tips and sharing stories with fellow …

Did you know places like Best Buy and the Shops at North Bridge on Michigan Avenue are dog-friendly?  There are 100's of dog-friendly places in Chicago like bars, shops, parks, and more.  Join the team from AllRoverTown.com as we explore the dog-friendly side of Chicago. When you join the group for our meetups you're guaranteed to enjoy socializing with other dog owners while you smile watching your dog socialize with canine pals.

Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, home to a large, dog-friendly patio, has partnered with four local West Town bars, also with dog-friendly patios: J. Patrick’s, Clutch, Aberdeen Tap, and The Matchbox to host a weekly “West Town Pup Crawl”. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm from Tuesday May 28th through Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Host Tracey Gold of Chicago Canine Concierge will bring together local dog-centric charities such as One Tail at a Time, Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue, an …

Looking to meet other rat terriers and their fans? Then come join the pack. Similar dogs are welcome, too!

Best Friends Pet Care has started this group to give our camp parents and their furry kids a safe environment to play and make new friends. We offer dog camp during the week and on Saturdays for the dogs to play without their parents! Our goal with this meetup is to give more dog parents a fun and safe place to meet other social dogs and their families in the area. You do not need to be a member of our camp program to join the meetup.

We started this group to be able to leisurely explore the Parks and Forest Preserves in the Fox River Valley Area with our pug mixes - Guinness & Dunkel and other dogs while socializing with their owners for about an hour. We have walks on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons in winter (weather permitting).  We also offer walks on weeknights and weekends in the Fox River Valley Area during spring, summer and autumn. The walks are usually scheduled within Kane County Forest Preserves, parks an …

Suburban Singles Solution provides the most exciting events and activities for suburban singles of all ages.  We focus most of our events in the Suburbs, as to reduce your drive time and have local fun. Our events cater to a mature yet active audience.  Our member's ages range from the mid 20's to the late 50's. Our primary goal is to have fun while making friends!  We currently have the greatest membership and are continually growing.  The best part is that we all consider ourselves friends as …

Calling all dog lovers in Chicago!!! If you have a husky, other bread of "snow dog", or a dog that loves to play this is the group for you!! I just moved to Chicago with my 5 year old Siberian Husky! This group is for any owners or dog lovers with huskies or other "snow dog" breeds. Any husky owner knows how much huskies love to run, play, and RUN! Huskies have a fun play style so let's get some members and "meetups" for our beloved four-legged friends.

I recently relocated to Illinois from San Antonio, Tx, home of the largest dog walking meet up group in the USA. I was very disappointed when I was unable to find an active dog walking group in this area and decided to start one. Anyone who loves to hike and loves their dog will enjoy this group. The plan is to explore the area's state parks with our 4 legged friends!

A group for all the Small Dogs of (25 lbs. or smaller) Lakeview to meet-up for play dates & long summer walks. This is a safe outlet for your little one to socialize with other dogs his/her same size. If you have questions, suggestions or would like to help in organizing of the group please email or call.

Perry Dog, LLP would like to announce the creation of the company's very own SMALL DOG meetup! This meetup is open to all small breed dogs 30 lbs and under. Our meetups will take place at Chicago Party Animals in downtown Chicago. We look forward to meeting everyone and their dogs!

Join us for Doggie Socials where both you and your pup can make new friends. All Breeds, Ages, Sizes Are Welcome At Our Events As Long As Your Pet is Friendly!

Calling all Rottweiler owners! This is a group for anyone interested in meeting up with our Rottweilers for a walk in the park or other activities in the Chicagoloand area. This group is sponsored by True Hearts of Rottweiler Rescue (THORR).

Love dogs? Looking for fun things to do with them? Check out some of the fun events that we are up to. Wine and play meetups, bloody mary sunday play groups and more to come.

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue Meetup is the one true Meetup group that fully supports the Chicago English Bulldog Rescue (CEBR) 501c3 non profit organization. 100% of any proceeds raised through our Meetup activities will directly fund the medical care of our beautiful rescue dogs. This Meetup group is open to any and all english bulldog lovers in the area, or around the US or world, rescuers, or simply breed lovers who would like to experience the breed first hand on a frequent basis through s …

Get out of the house, and forget all the stuff you...have to do. Ask your dog if he wants to go to the park...& see what he says!

Just an informal get together for both animal and human socialization during the day .... visit local dog parks, country hikes, etc. Open to time(s) and place(s)!!!

Meet with other people (and their pets) who are interested in OFF Leash Dog Recreation in Chicagoland's Western Suburbs -- specifically DuPage County. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs! (4 legged varieties require park permit) This group was created so people could have easier access to meeting others with dogs who wish to get together and get some exercise. A way for you to get out, get some fresh air and a little two legged companionship for yo …

Our focus is on living healthier by getting involved in a variety of activities. This is a growing group that will have smaller groups within to meetup at different locations in  or around town. Whether you enjoy walking, biking, jogging, swimming at the beach any kind of adventure someone else may enjoy doing this with you. This group is for Merchants Moving co-workers & our families & friends. Our purpose is to expand our connection among each other by meeting up for any type of activity your …

For all of you interested in meeting like-minded dog lovers who share space in Grant Park, let's take some time every month to introduce ourselves and our furry friends. If you are interested in joining the K9 fun, meet us at the Grant Park dog park on the fourth Sunday of every month. This is an equal opportunity dog group. Everyone is welcome!