“ Hi im like everyone else joined in here, i feel very strongly for causes and want to do something to help them. I am particularly interested in human trafficking, animal rights, poverty stricken countries, homeless children and the environment. ”

“ takes dog walks off leash in a safe area ”

“ Proud vegan. No cruelty on MY hands. ”

“ 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 ”

“ i have 2 cats and a guiena pig i would like to join a cat or pet group i also will go on vacation and need to call a pet sitter bb azariana ”

“ Hello all, just an animal lover who wants to help animals and other with animals! I can share my knowledge of nutrition, care and housing. I also help re-home rats. havingfunwithfire at gmail dot com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to find more parents who are like minded. We are vegan/veg, animal activist, eco-friendly, sorta "s-punky", I'm still a cthc kid at heart and would love to find others with similar views and lifestyles. ”

“ Hello hello! I recently moved to Niantic with my boyfriend. However, we broke up and he moved out, so now I am left up to my own devices! Since I don't know a soul here, I thought what better way to make some new buddies! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I own Wagging Tails Pet Sitting Service LLC www.waggingtails.com (860)621 PETS(7387) Reader's choice award winner as BEST local pet sitting service! Bonded, insured, know Pet CPR & 1st aid, 15+ yrs experience-call! ”

“ I want these local Meet ups because I want my little dachshund to be able to interact with other dachshunds ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to reach out to people who are in need of professional pet sitting. We Let the Dogs Out, fully insured, CPR certified and professional. www.TheDogsOut.com 203-710-2037 ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be really nice to make some new friends who care about the welfare of animals. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an animal rescue person and animal lover. I see a lot of people (at least 70) want to have a meeting. What is the next step? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have two doxies. One is a 12 yr old tweenie blk/tan who lost his mate about 1 year ago, so I adopted from c2cdr a 2.5 yr old choc dapple. I need for them to socialize w/ other doxies in the area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love sugar gliders, i work with them, and am currently planning one! ”

“ hi my name is joyce, i am 50 years old,and was with someone for 12 years. he ended our relationship,and married someone else soon after. my heart is broken need help. joycelasse@optonline.net thankyou ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a passion for holistic, healthy living and would like to meet others in my area with the same interests. ”

“ i want to meet more vegetarians and people who love animals... you can never have too many friends, right???? teehee..... ”

“ I LOVE MY FERRETS! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love animals and would like to get some experience in all aspects of the animal field ... ”

“ Meetings will not only help those who attend stay focused but also remind them that they're not alone. They will also help gain awareness for what I hope is a growing trend here in CT. ”

“ Pet Sitters can unite so we can help each other in our areas of expertise. With gas prices so high maybe we could arrange our areas and swap if necessary to our own location. I would love to meet and discuss this and other ideas with like minded people. ”

“ I'd like to meet people that share similar interests -- and also some fun gaming!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet like-minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm intrested in meeting all the wonderful dogs and the people that love them. ”

“ I want local Dog Rescue Meetups because I am passionate about saving animals and all of mine have been rescues. ”

“ If you wish to join a fantastic paranormal group please click on the link and join us! We would be most happy to have you as an investigator!! http://ghosts.meetup.com/476/ ”

“ I would like for my ferrets to meet new friends to play with! ”

“ to meet like minded souls ”

“ I want local American Eskimo Meetups because this is an awesome breed of dogs and I would like for Rocky to meet others so he can play with and of cource make new friends ”

“ I want local Animal Welfare Meetups because I cannot stand to see animals suffer. I do not have much money, but do have a lot of free time. I want to help! ”

“ I decided to change from vegetarian (7 years) to Vegan about 1 year ago based on reading material received from Peta. The treatment of animals for human "good" is horrific. ”

“ I want to attend local Dachshund Meetups because I recently relocated to this area from CA and to meet others who have the same love and interest in Dachshunds as I do. I am also looking for any information available. Hope to hear from you soon. ”

“ Peanut puppy girl, black and tan smoothie, is my 3rd mini-dachshund (My first two have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and are sorely missed). She is a real pistol! Loves to play and would love to meet other Doxies. ”

“ I want local Animal Welfare Meetups because I am looking to open my own ethical group and expand my knowlege. I am also a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. ”

“ I'm 28 and live in New England. While I am a teacher my real passions are writing and helping animals. Someday soon I would really love to start my own no kill animal shelter. I have volunteered at one, so I have a good understanding of them. ”