“ I like to be a part of anything with animals. They are a great thing to watch and learn Dogs, and Horses are my favorite. and Dolphins ”

“ I am interested in a local meeting place for the deaf community. I am taking beginners sign language course at a local college. ”

“ Hi Everyone. I am an animal lover and getting more and more emotionally involved in helping any that need it. My boyfriend and I are fairly new still to the area and looking for fun and productive ways to meet new people with common interests. ”

“ Hello! Interests include lacrosse, animal rights, industrial and punk music, outdoors activities and eating and drinking socially! ”

“ I have two dogs, a Boston Terrier & an Italian Greyhound. I am interested in Animal Welfare and run a yahoo group for no more homeless pets in Cincinnati. I also am interested hiking, walking, urban exploration and photography. ”

“ Hi my name is Toni Stephenson. I would love to do this because i would love more about my dogs and others and what i can do to help ”

“ I have a 6 lb. male Chihuahua named Howie. He is a little over 2 years old now and is one of the biggest interests and loves in my life. I recently moved into the Middletown area and I am looking for activties my little guy and I can enjoy together. ”

“ My organization, Pet Alliance, has experienced first-hand thru www.ForeclosureCats.org project how generous and resourceful animal lovers in every community can be if they understand what is needed. Working together, we CAN save the animals! ”

“ hi everyone!! my name is jody i have a 4 yr old son a great husband and lots of pets we live on a farm and do some dog rescue we also have 5 dachshunds of our own that we adore i thought it would be nice to get to know some other crazy dachs. people ”

“ As an animal lover, I can think of nothing better than meeting with other animal lovers. I am a certified dog obedience instructor and a pet sitter too. ”

“ I want these local meetups to bring pet people closer....and to express love to toy breeds.....especially shih-tzus!!!!!......i have a 2 year old male shih-tzu at home!!! ”

“ Hello. I work in the vet industry which means a crazy work schedule so I thought this would be a great way to meet some new friends! ”

“ Hellew everyone! I'm a huge saltwater fisherman, even though i fish in those waters usually no more often than four weeks in a year. I'll be hitting Duck Key, FL this Christmas, so i'll be hoping & praying for some really good catches. ”

“ Hello there :-) My name is Lori and I live in Dayton. I am a second grade school teacher who is interested in these local meetups because I want to meet new friends and experience new things. Can't wait to meet everyone!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a pet trainer and have 4 rescue dogs of my own, and am invovled in Catahoula rescue. Any new Info/support in rescue is always appreciated. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other people who are as passionate as I am about other living things, anymore I have a hard time finding that in others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in meeting other pet lovers! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have two chihuahua's that love to play Peanut who is two and Daisy who is 3months ”

“ I played Sand Volleyball all summer at a new Sand Volleyball court in Fairfield, OH. If people are interested in playing come spring feel free to email me so I can get people together to play. DJScribble22b@yahoo.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we own a pet food delivery business and are avid pet lovers. We just moved back to Ohio and would love to get involved with some great groups in the area! and meet some great pet lovers!! ”

“ I want local Mutts Meetups because I think it would be fun for me and my dog. I have always been interested in meeting new people, this seems like a fun idea and a great way to make new friends. ”