“ Hey there- my name is Alicia and I am looking to find people with similar interests to me. I have a gorgeous american bulldog puppy and i work with dogs all day long. ”

“ i'd love to see a meet-up for the owners of rescued pets. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my best bud is my dog who I rescued. I know how hard it is to place homeless pets and I support any effort in my city to help find them happy homes. ”

“ I just moved here from Minnesota and would love to get together with other small dog lovers. I am anxious to meet other people. I have a four year old chihuahua named Bambi ”

“ Parelli or John Lyons style horse training ”

“ Scarlet loves to play with other dogs big, small, hyper or calm she loves them all. Email me at roopps2000@yahoo.com and we can set up a playate. ”

“ Hello I'mErin and this is Morgan a Weimeriner/lab mix. We are new to the area and are looking for friends and playmates. ”

“ Hello, I just got a Bichon Frise puppy, Scoop, and I want him to get socialized with other dogs. ”

“ I am a Kerry Blue terrier owner and I would like to share my knowledge about this beautiful breed with other owners and tell more about it to those who are interested to get one. ”

“ i would like local meet ups because i have 2 boxers, male and female, and they need some new friends. i would also like to find my brindle male a nice little girlfriend as my female is too young to play...thanks ”

“ Hi everyone, my name is Lisa and my puppy boxer is Trina. We would love to meet people and their boxers. Trina would love to make some friends! ”

“ I have a 9 month old maltese and I would love for her to meet other malteses. I have a few ideas of meetup locations. I am just not sure how to organize it. I am new to this site. But I am very excited for her to meet new little friends her size. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a 14 month old Yorkie who lost his brother a month ago. We are looking for a playmate who loves to play and have lots of fun to start. I also think he would be good as a therapy pet we need info. ”

“ I have a 5 month old Bichon and would like to join a meet up in Woodbridge so "Rags" can socialize. I also would like to lose a few pounds. Would love to find a place where owners and dogs can walk a few miles. ”

“ Hello to those who care about all living creatures who can't help or defend themselves against creepy or cruel people. I am interested in meeting others who share my kind feelings toward animal rights, animal care and their welfare. ”

“ My first love is children's fantasy fiction. I am both an avid reader and writer of the genre. Also love crafts such as crocheting, needlework, scrapbooking, and beading, and I'm always up to learn new ones! Also like hiking if not too strenuous. ”

“ I want to hear the opinions of other investors about the direction of the markets. Also, I joined the animal groups because I think its a great way for the pets and owners to socialize. ”

“ I am Paul in Hagerstown Md and my 6 yr old Jack Russell Terrier Bertie was killed on Monday this week and i am dying inside. I want someone to talk to ”

“ Hi I am an Organizer for the NOVA Yorkie meet up! My three pups love to come to the meet ups and play! ”

“ I was rescued by my current owner and would love to help others find homes as well. It would be extra terrific to find some playmates in the Alexandria area to walk with when my 'buddy' comes home from work. She loves to take me out for long walks. ”

“ I would like to find people with dogs to join me for dog walking. I walk my dog about an hour 4-5 days a week and I live in the west end of Alexandria ”

“ Hi, I'm looking to own a toy yorkie (pure breed). If you know any local breeders, please let me know asap. Thank you and Happy New Year! Debbie dancewithdebbie@comcast.net ”

“ I am close with a friend of mine to starting up a Ghosthunting Group In The 4 State area. Trying to work out the details ”

“ I want local Small Breed Dogs Meetups because my 7 pound Papillon is too little to play with the "big dogs". ”

“ I have two Jack Russell's and we are very active as you can probably imagin. We love to run, hike, bike, swim, ect... ”

“ Hi I'm Cathy in Edgewater Maryland. I live on the Chesapeake Bay and want to become an active member for change in the way we think and act towards animals, as "supposedly civilized human beings." ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, I worked in Germany for different Animal rescue Organisation and I would like to do (change) something here! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need more friends, two and four legged. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we will be moving there next year and want to establish a meetup to jump right in! ”

“ Hi. My name is Bonnie. I live in the Fairfax, Va area. I would like to meet new to me friends and interesting people who like to have fun, but lioke me are not into the "meat" as opposed to meet market! ”

“ to sell my monkeys ”

“ In former home I had a homestead farm with animals including exotic older animals taken in from zoos. I had an indoor aviary with over 35 birds from finches to cockatoos and parrots. Now I have a new husband and we rehomed a small managery. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a 14 month old Cockapoo who has no dogs to play with. She is a shy dog until she gets to know someone. I 'd love to find other Cockapoos for her, but any friendly small dogs would be helpful. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love animals and want to meet others who feel the same. I have 3 dogs and will be moving to Ashburn,Va the end of the summer. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am a dog trainer and just geting a business started in the fredericksburg area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is good therapy socially for pets and their owners! ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other animal people for shared conversation, play groups for my dogs ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my life revolves around animals, mostly dogs and cats. I have two beautiful rescued greyhounds, an elderly spaniel and rescued cats. Would like to meet others that share my interests in animals ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i know that animals all around world need go homes,and that people need to know about all of the issues that need to be informed to people so that they know they need to help. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a new puppy (3 mos.) who needs to meet some same-age pals to roughhouse with and practice his social skills. My older dog are losing patience! ”

“ Winchester Pet Pals is a Professional Pet Sitting Company based out of Winchester,VA. Check us out @ www.wpp4me.com! Starting a local pet sitting/pet care meetup would be a great networking tool for all of this area's pet care professionals! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love doing things with my dogs,they are very active it would be fun to socialize with other folks who have the same interest. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we have a 6 month old Weimeraner, Ty and he needs friends. He is a great dog (he is my baby) and we want to meet others with Weim's. ”

“ Hi! I'm a 40 year old mom of a soon to be 4 year old girl, and am also owned by 2 cats who I love dearly. I am an Orthodox Christian and would also love to talk with other Christians, esp. Orthodox Christians. God bless you. ”

“ I've become my chronic disease of Lupus. I need to get myself back! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn about local Adams Morgan dog play groups, and dogwalkers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet up with other Beagle owners and try to find a breeder I can ask about breeding my dog. ”

“ I want local Meetups in Order to stay in touch with other Trainers/Owners and discuss possible Training methods ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to find a reliable, caring pet sitter that will come to University Park Maryland ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love animals and want the ones I have to meet other friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am vegetarian and would like to meet other people who share the same interest as I do. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have 3 cats and I love cats. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a great way for our dog to interact with see and meet someone else except us!!!!!! ”

“ I'm adopting my first rescue dog and have two others. I'd like to volunteer to photograph rescue dogs who up for adoption. Photography is a passion of mine and photos of those puppy smiles just might help them find new homes. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have had ocd for years ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a teacher of severe and profound children. I am looking into introducing pet therapy to them if my school permits it. ”

“ My 5 lb Pomeranian is beatiful, smart and playful. You should see his coat! He will be two, and he is ready to meet a girl-friend, or simply new friends of his size to play together and socialize. It is not easy to be a little guy in this world! ”