United Hope for Animals Through our Shelter Support Program, we partner with local, high-intake shelters to give homeless pets the best chance possible of finding new homes. We advocate for over 160 shelter pets a month, and have a 96% success rate in getting these dogs and cats into safe and loving adoptive or foster homes. It all starts with our "Glamour Shot Day," when we visit the shelter to photograph, video, and get to know the personalities of up to 80 dogs and cats. We work with dogs of …

Club Paw is a social group for dog and cat lovers in the San Gabriel Valley. This group will focus on training and socializing our furry friends with an emphasis on responsible pet ownership. Meet and mingle with other pet owners and have fun! For dogs: group walks, hikes, training seminars, field trips, play dates and more! For cats: socialization opportunities, toy making parties, and outdoor excursions for indoor kitties! We will also host fundraising events for local shelters and rescue orga …

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.

Meet local Dog (and Cat) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly events. Share info on local dog-friendly places. This group socializes regularly at Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and Pawbar, http://www.pussyandpooch.com - THE Ultimate Pet Destination and Social Venue… Pussy & Pooch brings a playful, edgy and fun twist to the traditional pet store experience with distinctive pet products and services. A colorful and interactive social setting for pets and their parents… Feast on a meaty pet meal at …

Meet with other yarn crafters interested in knitting and crocheting for charity. The projects that we will be working on for 2013 are as follows; cat blankets for the Pasadena Humane Society, hats and scarves for cancer patients, and scarves for homeless LGBT youth. We welcome members at all levels of knitting and crochet. Visit our site on the webwww.yarnprojectsfromtheheart.org * WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF YARN. IF YOU HAVE ANY YARN THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER USING, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING IT TO …

This group is for animal lovers. Do dogs and cats in the shelters break your heart? Are you unable to foster or adopt? Have no money yourself to donate to shelters and non-profits? Well, you can still do something to help! This group is dedicated to fundraising for animal shelters (no-kill!) and charities. We will put our minds together on how to raise money. We will also have meet-ups volunteering at an animal shelter. We need enthusiastic, passionate, animal lovers!

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. area. Best …

BartdoG Charities Pet Rescue and Care Network is a ALL VOLUNTEER organization. Our mission is to support programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. We have been organizing Pet Adoption Fairs throughout Southern California since 2010. All proceeds from our events and fundraiser go to local charities. If you are a pet lover join us to keep informed on local adoptables, events and organization …

After 3 years I'm still new to Los Angeles!  I have three dogs (and an Angora rabbit) and we're trying to find all the pet friendly places to go and have fun!  I want to connect myself with animal lovers all around Los Angeles. Lets get our little and big guys together for picnics, strolls and playdates. It's a great way to take advantage of our amazing weather, great landscape and meet people with like minded interests - other animal lovers!  And YES those three little guys are all mine....Blue …

Have you ever played Charades? If you have, you know it is a great game for small groups… if you have not, take my word for it…. It IS a lot of fun and takes just some creativity and willingness to maybe look a little silly… but then so does everyone else. Get together with like minded folk to play Charades, Dictionary, Scattegories, Reverse Charades, Fact or Crap, or other word/concept related games. FORMAT: once a month, 3rd Saturday of the month, 7:30 p.m. in the living room of our house. A …

** Do you have an aging or ill pet? ** Are you feeling alone or overwhelmed with the responsibility? **  Could you use some support balancing your needs with those of your pet or determining quantity vs. quality of life issues? Then this is the group for you. Our pets mean so much to us. They are our family members and best friends. The love we share with them is often like no other. That's part of the reason why it's so difficult to watch them age or go through a life-threatening illness. This …

We are all proud of being mothers and take our jobs seriously, it's hard raising an amazing family! In the craziness of everyday life I feel it's also important to retain our sense of self. Just because I became a mother doesn't mean I stopped being me! If you find motherhood extremely rewarding but would prefer that people know you by your name instead of simply referring to you as your child's mommy then welcome to the group! I know there are a lot of us out there that would really like simila …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

Ok...let's get something straight: if you're idea of having fun with your Z is going to show'n'shines and cars and coffee... I suggest that you don't apply. This is a group for hardcore Z guys (we do accept women BTW) who are about it, 'bout it. That means you like to autocross, you love to nose-to-tail, you love to run the canyons, you'll drive 30 miles out of your way just to follow another Z car you saw on the highway. It means you're willing to race a go-kart, you're not offended by titt …

This is a group designed for sailors who would interested in small craft sailing ( 26 ' and above) to Santa Catalina Island on a regular basis. The first trip will be held Sunday, August 12- Friday, August 17 and will be a circumnavigation of the island beginning in Two Harbors with anchorages in Cat Harbor, Little Harbor and Avalon before returning to Two Harbors on the 17th. All hands must be experienced crewmen or women, able to handle a jib and assorted jobs such as anchoring and reefi …

This group is for people who enjoy playing Scrabble in a lovely Huntington Beach home with a happy hostess. I will usually make some kind of yummy organic treats for game night however anyone is welcome to bring something. I keep a very clean home, however I have two cats so if you are allergic remember to take your antihistamine pills before coming to play! Hope to see you there, the more the merrier.

We meet the Third Thursday of every month at the Moose Lodge in Burbank for a No Limit Hold 'Em Poker Tournament.  Friendly buy-in (40) and even friendlier rebuys (20).  Start with $6K (including $1K bonus) in tournament chips.  High Hand award.  Player of the Year points.  Other prizes and surprises.  Start at 7:00 p.m., usually over by midnight.  Lodge located at 1901 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506.  Exit Burbank Blvd. off 5 Fwy.  U can RSVP for the next Third Thursday Poker Tournament* b …

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 …

Tired of mindless partying? Do you want to be part of a community of professionals that make a difference in this world? Then this group is for you! Mix with 30's is a group of dynamic, creative, smart, giving, charitable and fun professionals with a purpose!  We meet for drinks, dinners, wine tastings, art gallery receptions, charity and activist events for social and political causes... the focus is to make a difference in this world, form genuine connections with those of our same ilk and hav …

As a hypnotherapist I found that changing human Behavior is not always the solution; that deeply held Beliefs and Anger must be approached by other means. In my behavioral studies I found that all mammals (including humans) have a brain that was not discovered until 1975; called the Vagal Enteric Brain. It is a totally independent nervous system, so no amount of hypnosis or meditation will relieve the built up tension. It has no thought process but it does affect our mood, greatly. Individuals w …

We are the friendliest group of people who helps German Shepherds. We are a non profit 501(c)3, no kill rescue committed to saving all types of German Shepherd Dogs from high kill shelters and adopting them to loving, qualified homes.

***** POTENTIAL MEMBERS, please read ALL of the information on this page before joining, including "What we are" and "What we are not!" Some important things to note***** : 1) This group is for  conservative Christians. If this doesn't describe you, then please don't apply for membership. 2)  A profile picture of YOURSELF is mandatory in order to join CILA.  That would mean a clear picture of YOU  (Not your cat.  Not your favorite cartoon character, etc. - and, no, a picture of Jesus won't wor …

Kimberly Rinaldi's Lessons in Joyful Living:  Mind Science and Metaphysics is here to teach you about being the best you you can be. Learn to master tools such as LOA, EFT, NLP, Hypnotherapy, Intuition, Meditation and so many more.  You can learn to master the tools to master your life.  Join us and Live-Joy-Fully! Text "LIJL" to 22828 and sign up for our VIP Newsletter and receive YOUR copy of my Deeper Meditation mp3 or online at http://KimberlyRinaldi.com Speaker, Author and Radio Show Host …

This meet up is dedicated to help the rescue community by posting community events, adoption fairs, networking events and more.   Working together as a team - more animals can be helped! Occasionally, I'll schedule informal social dinners (without an agenda) geared towards networking and meant for anyone who wants to: * Meet other rescuers, fosters, volunteers, animal lovers, pet friendly businesses * Learn about the local organizations and businesses making a difference * Discover different w …

Community Animal Acupuncture LA (CAALA) is  for any holistically minded humans that wish to get acupuncture for their animal companions!! We are offering a practical,  animal acupuncture healing experience in a community setting. This is about healing our animal companions, and bringing the community  together in order to foster an environment in which true healing can take place.   When people (and animals) come together with the same intention, there is the potential for great things to take p …

Meet other local single Environmental Cuties & Animal Fans in fun venues - from restaurants to rallies!!! Some issues this group supports are: Clean Energy, Animal Rescue/Spay & Neuter (no-kill), Organic Issues, Sustainable Living, Sensible & Compassionate Protection of Animals and Nature.

Meet local Dog (and Cat) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly events. Share info on local dog-friendly places. This group socializes regularly at Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and Pawbar, http://www.pussyandpooch.com - THE Ultimate Pet Destination and Social Venue… Pussy & Pooch brings a playful, edgy and fun twist to the traditional pet store experience with distinctive pet products and services. A colorful and interactive social setting for pets and their parents… Feast on a meaty pet meal at …

This group is intended for scaredy-cats! You know meditation is good - science says so, yet you don't know where to begin. In this introduction to meditation, I aim to make you feel completely at ease. There is no perfect way to meditate - the options are endless! I'll introduce you to a few brief meditations after we talk about the how, the why and the science!! My introductory workshop is just $25.