“ My name is Anita my puggles name is Roxy. We are located in central NJ and would love to get together with other puggles and there owners. Rocky top dog park in Princeton is a great place to meet up (www.rockytopdogpark.com). ”

“ Hi My name is Joni and I am a professional pet sitter in the area. I would love to get together with other pet sitters ”

“ I am an animal lover down to the bone. I would love to meet others who are willing to help rescue and aid stray and abandoned pets and to share about our experiences with the pets we love. Also to meet new friends! ”

“ Hi all. I have a mini rex rabbit, my boyfriend has a 4 month old puggle and an african grey parrot. I just want them all happy and help to making sure I take care of them all properly. Thanks. :) ”

“ Hey my names Kat. I have two super cute pins that love to love and eat chicken. I would like to have these meet ups because I feel that if everyone that has the same choice in dogs will have better conversations and much more to talk about. ”

“ Hi, I'm a dog groomer in Danbury area. I would love to meet with other groomers or any pet lovers. I have 1 poodle and 2 cats ”

“ Toto and Talloulah have many friends..they love to play with other dogs..I wish that I lived near you guys out there but we're here in NY~oh well! ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!! WUF WUF ”

“ Hi everyone, Just looking to meet people who share my love of animals, particularly cats. ”

“ Hi, I'm Lyn. Nat Dog Day discovered via meetup.com Soulmates: bunnies Roxy, Micah, Choclate, and Zoe, a baby bunnie I rescued/handraised from pet shop. Robbie, my Scottish Terrier is love of my life. I train/care/study animals among other activities. ”

“ I love animals and would be interested in joining a group that wants to make a difference in their lives. ”

“ hi i have over 35 kids including cavies, rats, mice, ferrets, a rabbit, degus, lizards, tarantulas, birds, and fish. and i'm always interested in meeting people with the same love for animals and learning even more how to improve my children's lives. ”

“ I like naigture. I love camp. ”

“ I would love to start a local yorkie meet up! I have a 7 month old, 2lb toy yorkie named Kaylee. She would love to meet some new friends. I am the assistant manager at Best Friends in Norwalk, CT and can offer my camp room on the weekends for meetups ”

“ I am glad i joined some of the meetups it is good to get out and meet people; some people have the same interrests as me; I GET to talk to people and you make friends and just have a nice time; ”

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“ Hi, I have a pet sitting service, "Licks & Wags" which is exclusive to small dogs 20lbs. and under and at least one year in age. It is run out of my home located in Saddle River, NJ. Please contact me for further information monvie@optonline.net ”

“ Hi we have a 10 month old frenchie and would love for him to have some friends ”

“ Hi, my name is Karen and I haunt the local Salvation Army in my neighborhood. I also go to lots of garage sales and would love to meet like minded folks. ”

“ Hi, I'd like my puppy to be able make more friends. Maybe meet for walks in the West Orange, Livingston, Chatham area. ”

“ Hello ..I think it's great to just have meetups of this kind so it brings together people for sharing their interests, and hopefully a chance to build friendships.. ”

“ I love animals and would like to meet like minded people. Best, Jerelyn ”

“ Hello to all i have a rottweiler pup that will be two in a couple of months. i would like to meet others that have rottweiler so they can play. ”

“ Hello Everyone, I am the Founder of Under My Wing Avian Refuge, we are located in Franklin, NJ 07416. I have joined this group in to meet people that share an interest in Birds and Parrots. Hope to get to meet some of you in person. ”

“ My name is Mandy, I'm a single mom to a 6 year old daughter named Kylie, a 1 1/2 month old chihuahua named Countess Chiwi and a 1 year old chihuahua named Count Jumba. ”

“ It is an interest. ”

“ "Livestock" makes more Green House Gasses than ALL SUVs+cars+trains+trucks+ships and 'slashies' the animal's rights. Let's go Veg, live longer, have fun, save the world! ”

“ Great opportunity for busy single professionals to connect w/similar interests- winter sports;dog lovers;hikers, etc. ”

“ Hello to all. I'm here looking to expand my horizons and meet new friends. I also have a 31/2 month old pit bull/shepard mix, Buddha McLovin, who also want to make new friends! ”

“ I'm a vegan who loves to hike and be outdoors with animals or any life form possible. I use to hike, not professionally but still. I haven't in a while because I'm just not sure where to go, this will help and its always nice to go with others. ”

“ Hello, I am a professional dog walker & pet sitter in NYC. I would be happy to offer my services, expertise, and contacts for a talented dog trainer. Also, I can offer advice to facilitate homes for rescues. Contact: lunasuperfab@yahoo.com ”

“ Hi my name is Atsuko I'm a professional dog and cat groomer. I love them very much. I'd like to share ideas and opinion with other animal professionals. ”

“ We recently became proud parents of a Chihuahua (dob 7/11/07). Tito is 2lbs and has all of his boosters. Finally!! We would like to find a play group near our home so he is able to socialize and play with dogs his size regularly. ”

“ I want to hear about these local Meetups because I would love to volunteer to help out at an adoption event or help someone rescue. I would also like to learn about small and toy dog meetups so my chihuahua can make friends. Thank you. ”

“ I am involved with C.A.R.E. (Companion Animal Rescue and Education) in Bayonne, NJ. We desperately need volunteers and are looking for those who share our love for animals and our willing to donate their time to help us out. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd love to share stories about the wonderful, mysterious creatures that share our lives ”

“ Hi, I'm Kim. We are having a pet funraiser/fashion show on Sat Feb 9, 2008 and would like to raise money for a NYC animal shelter. We visited the ASPCA, but would also like to know about other, lesser known shelters as well. ”

“ I love animals and would try to help find a home for those in need. It's also nice to socialize with animal caring people as most that love animals are good people themselves. ”

“ Hi everyone I have a American bulldog puppy Sparky and I would like him to meetup with his own breed and find him some friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it will be fun to meet other dogs who are like me, and I wouldn't mind meeting a nice lady friend. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want my sugar gliders to be able to enjoy themselves with other sugar gliders because i feel like maybe they be to confined just being with me. also i believe that animals are like people and need to be social. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to be associated with people who and care about animals and their rights. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn more about animals ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my puppy thinks its a human and so do i ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love animals, particularly dogs, want more involvement in anlimal welfare issues and meet new like-minded people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want my dogs to meet dogs their size and I want to meet people that love chi's like I do... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think my puppy would love to meet others her size also. She is very friendly and loveable. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a pet sitter in Rockland County and would like to meet other animal lovers. ”

“ I have been passionate about animals and big cat rescue for many years. I sponsor 8 tigers. I travel to big cat sanctuaries and assist with care of the cats. I am also a volunteer zoo keeper. I am looking to meet like minded animal lovers. ”

“ Hi- I'm a new mom to Johanna, 5 months. I haven't done yoga before, but I'm looking to get back in shape and meet other moms at the same time. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because the Canadian Seal Massacre is simply not acceptable. Canadian Seal Pups need our help. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because PET SPA call for appoinment, phone 1 718 429 31 48 30-17 77 street-East Elmhurst, NY 11370 or visit or web site for more information www.petspany.com Juan manager ”

“ I really love animals, & would love to talk to people who do as well. ”

“ Hi - I have several birds and hope this group can get together. ”

“ I'm a disabled former PR guy, 62, no longer work at a traditional job, and am exploring options for working from home. But I do have a lot of time on my hands and don't get out as much as I used to, so I'm looking for new opportunities to socialize. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because , I WANT INFORMATION ON WERE I CAN TAKE MY LITTLE DOG TO LEARN AND TO GET HIM TO BE A LICENCE SERVICE DOG. IF ANY ONE KNOWS A GOOD PLACE HERE IN NYC PLEASE LET ME KNOW.. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to know more about the breed & Lucy get to play with other Bullies. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love my cat and I would love to meet others that feel the same about their cats ”

“ Me and my 4 fuzzies are up for meeting anyone and they love to play! I have 4 at the moment =] Call us 718-552-5133 ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to learn more about animals and there habitat ”

“ I volunteer st the Mon mouth County SPCA. I cannot have dogs where I live. I grew up with a beagle, Charlie. I have raised many a lovely guinea pig in recent years. I'm now fostering an SPCA cat with dental issues. Also, I adopted Spicy the cat. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a professional pet sitter and and officer in a local animal rescue group. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a huge animal lover. I've been very involved in animal rescue and shelter operations for a couple of years and would like to meet like minded people especially in the NYC and Westchester County area. ”