“ I run a small dog rescue in orlando the A.R.F. Shack. I am in great need of fosters and permanent homes. if anyone can help let me know www.arfshack.com ”

“ We would love to meet pet owners who need excellent pet care when they can't be there! We give your pet PERSONALIZED care to lessen the trauma of your absence. Feel free to learn more about us at http://www.pawsitivestrides.vpweb.com. ”

“ Hello girls, my name is Tyson, i have 11 months old, and im here to meet the love of my life, to be together forever and ever, im so romantic, and friendly with everybody, i love humans and dogs, we are here to make a world better =) ”

“ I teach fourth grade, and am a pround member of my local AFT/NEA/ AFL-CIO affiliate! I am getting the teacher's union blog: ctagr.blogspot.com up and running, although it is a bit slow starting from scratch. Let me know if you have ideas for me! ”

“ Hello. I have a Miniature Schnauzer who is 6 years old and who would like to socialize more with other doggies. He does not have that many friends now and would enjoy meeting others to play with! ”

“ I want to share all of the wonderful pets available for adoption at our shelter! ”

“ I am a new owner...... ”

“ Hi I am a groomer in Tampa. I own the Bow Wow Boutique. Love meeting other groomers. I travel and compete in grooming competitions and love sharing anything I can to help other groomers. ”

“ Hi, Goliath and I would love to meet other AB's and friends to play with. ”

“ English/Western Horse Trainer in the Orlando and surrounding areas offering lessons for the beginner rider to the advanced horse show exhibitor and Training from foal to finished show horse. I would love to come to meet ups to offer helpful advice! ”

“ Hi my name is Sadye and we have a new member in the family. I fell in love with the breed many years ago and was looking foward to this momment. He is a 3 1/2 month old English Bullie and his name is Quito. Would love to meet more bullie lovers!!! ”

“ I'm groomer in the Valrico area but I live in Riverview.I have 6 dogs,Standard Poodle,Rottie,I.G.,2 Chihuahuas,and a Clumber Spaniel.I enjoy show as a hobby.I have plans to train my poodle as a therapy dog.He is going to agility class at this time. ”

“ I really do love all animals and would love to meet up with other animal lovers. ”

“ Hello to All! My husband, myself, & our 3 boys have 2 wonderful female Chihuahuas and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. We have a grey tri with a perfect apple-head & a chocolate merle. She looks like an Appaloosa horse. We want to meet other toy groupies!! ”

“ local Meetups because ......the power of information is the way to go. ”

“ My Wife and I would like to meet other Boston Terrier owners in our area. We are also thinking of breeding our puppy. We think he has great colors and good temperments. ”

“ hi I'm mpho letlhaku from South Africa, i went to an interview of dog handler assistant in OR Thambo international that is why i want to know more with dogs. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy taking care of animals. ”

“ basically i'm just lookin for like minded people that love dogs and with to meet up and share their experiences with their dogs and also let the dogs interact with one another ”

“ Hi, my name is Raquel and I owned a 5 months old boxer. He is a gift from my brother and is the best gift I ever had. I want to get around with people that owned boxer, so they can give me some advices and tips on how to take care of him. ”

“ Hi, I'm Tavia! I'm 24 years old and living in Plant City. There aren't many vegans or vegetarians here so it feels kinda lonely. I would love to interact with people who share my outlook on life and those who could teach me something new!! ”

“ Hello, I'm excited about finding a group that enjoys the outdoors as I do. I'm a divorced mother of 2 adult children and have always enjoyed being outdoors. I look forward to exploring new trails with you. ”

“ Hi! My name is Jennie and I'm fairly new to Tampa, only been here about a year. I moved with my Lhasa and cat, both females and both twelve. I'm a pet sitter, looking to meet people who love their animals as much as me. ”

“ I am owner of PetsFirst, We also offer pet therapies too.Reiki,massage and whispering. www.petsfirst.info We are the founders CFL Network of Professional Pet Sitters. www.cflpetsit.com Hope we can work together to educate pet owers.www.catbruce.com ”

“ Every life counts. I want to the be apart of the effort to make a change. ”

“ Hi, I want to participate in anything that will benefit our wonderful animals. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have dogs and am also a rep for a holistic Vet formulated pet food called Lifes Abundance. I'd like to meet pet professionals and share information! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want too lean more and i just moved down here on june 8th and i know nobody talk soon ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and don't know many people. I'm a huge dog lover and my dog is too ;) I'd love to have him socialize with other dogs! ”

“ Hello, I am Vannessa. I would love to learn to bellydance when my son is older. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want friends for my 10 month old Black boxer, and he wants a girlfriend soon too. YES he is a BLACK boxer and he is AKC registered. He is as beautiful and full of character as this photo. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because more people need to get involved to help these defenseless animals. We need to speak on their behalf. ”

“ I love to meet new people and go out to enjoy lots of different activities. ”

“ I want to do this because i a have a visla/weimaweiner and i want her to become more social with other dogs ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to see all the breeds I can before I get a Puppy! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet others with small breed. I have a new puppy 6mos and one that is two. They are both designer small breed. I would also like to learn about starting a dog walking business. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because because I love dogs! ”

“ cat's rule ”

“ Hello, I am a petsitter and I just love the local meetups!! It allows me to meet new people and their pets!!! Just email me at bootsmac@yahoo.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an animal activist and also a Reiki (Usui and Karuna Master) animal healer. ”

“ I was recruited by 1 college but decided to go to another. I have not played organized basketball since then. I am now 45 and need to play and get back in shape. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love my babies and want to meet other people who love their dogs as much as I do. ”

“ I am 28 and have been divorced for 4 years. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a great animal lover ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I offer pet services such as pet sitting, dog running, walking, swimmng, pet taxi and more. I love animals. ”

“ I want local Pug Meetups because we just got our first puppy!!! His name is Fenway (after the Boston Redsox field). Would love to meet other pugs so he can run and play. ”

“ I want local Bichon Frise Meetups because my dog loves to mix and mingle. ”

“ I want local Dog Breeders Meetups because my boston terrier is in heat.. in need of a male boston for stud service... also in need of a stud for my bichon friese.. she will be in heat in a couple of weeks.. ”

“ I want local Animal Rights Meetups because Florida is fragile and we are living on the animal's swamps! We have to have a voice for all animals. ”

“ I have owned two Guinea pigs and loved them dearly but they both died.I want local Guinea Pig Meetups because I may want to come to see others who have Cavys. ”

“ Hi, Im a cat lover and have three beautiful cats! Two Stripped and one black with white, Any cat news I would love to hear! ”