Meet local animal rights activists advocates and newcomers. The only requirement to join is a desire help animals and have fun doing it.

“ I recently moved to New York and am looking for a progressive community. ”

“ I have pets and no children and I'm not on my way to being the neighborhood cat lady. Looking to hang out with others and not hear about kids. Looking forward to meeting all of you!!! ”

“ I want local Veterinary Meetups because I would like to learn about working with animals and it would be nice talking to people about their expieriences. I am a distance student seeking to become vet tech but need to find a job and have some practice ”

“ I want to meet openminded others...fellow light-workers, energy healers, Pagans, Animal rescuers & rights activists, and any one who loves & respects Mother Earth. I also love to play in the world of fantasy & sci-fi, so friends there are welcome too ”

“ Fufu has been with me and my husband almost 3 1/2 years. I'd love to meet other rabbit enthusiasts in the area. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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 have been a Vegetarian since i was 9 (which was also when I started Yoga) and just a few weeks ago I read "Slaughterhouse" and now im Vegan. After making the decision I found I was interested in the Environment and helping people as well as animals ”

“ "I want these local Meetups because I am interested to share my views and hear what other's think about this topic. ”

“ HI My Name is Terri and Live in Lagrangeville, NY. in Dutchess County. I do dogwalking/daily exercise visits (including cats) and petsitting including overnight in nearby areas. Animals are my passion and I am happiest doing anything involving them! ”

“ My name is Eev Rodriguez-Knapp. I just got back from an interesting experience on Capital Hill lobbying for animal rights. I am anxious to meet other people who have questions or insight. I am also the organizer for Hudson Valley Pug Meetup Group. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an animal lover and want to meet like minded people ”

“ Hi...Im Diana..I live in Maybrook...I saw your group when I was searching things and places to take my dogs in the area. I try to be active in the region and elsewhere reguarding animal welfare and spreading the word. ”

“ Looking to meet new friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe UFOs are there ”

“ I am a life-long animal lover, and nothing pains me more than how we humans treat animals. Factory farming, animal testing...it is truly horrific. I want to get involved and do everything I can to help stop their suffering. ”

“ My name is Pier. I was born in Uruguay, South America. I brew beer, Play Futbol, interested in historic places, and would like to know more about the unknown. ”

“ I'm fostering and training a homeless pit bull, looking for tips and experience from other pit rescuers. ”

“ I started a meetup group but it was too much for me to make plans for a ton of other people. I like to just up and go when the mood strikes. We still go out and if you would like to join us, send me an e-mail hampsterlax@yahoo.com ”

“ hi there. i am looking to meet other vegans in the area to share ideas about vegan products and food, animal rights, and the challenges of being vegan in a nonvegan world. ”

“ hi, i'm a new to the area and would like to meet more vegans and vegetarians ”

“ Hi! I live in the Poughkeepsie NY area and am looking for local meetups to hang out at the park, find a petsitter, or for some training. I have 2 papillons Wylie and Poncho and they need some pup friends. You can email me at jas_1010@yahoo.com ”

“ Well, I'm an animal lover, and I'm single. so somehow this meetup seems apropriate:) ”

“ i am a poetess channeling Plath, Woolf and others. looking for like-minded literate, lovers of writing as a craft. namaste. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new at eating organic and vegetarian and would like to meet people with similar interests to exchange info. I am also looking to start making my own organic creams as a business to help others. ”

“ I'm Nancy, a single mom of a special needs child, social worker running a day program for adults with disabilities, Quaker interested in peace and both human and animal rights, and owner of two pet ferrets. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because something needs to be done to wake the public up to animal cruelty. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because i really love animals ”

“ 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. ”

“ HI there, I have a 17 week old Rotty that I would love to socialize. I'm looking forward to meeting up soon. ”

“ 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 these local Meetups because I am the only vegetarian I know! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love my gliders and want to meet more people with these little cuties ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love all animals. But I have always loved horses. I would love to have someone teach me how to ride. I would love to be around someone who knows all about horses. Please e-mail me MadisonHendrix@aol.com ”

“ Hi! My name is Kara and I currently live in White Plains, NY. I am 27 years old. ”

“ I want local Animal Rights Meetups ”

“ I want local Harpseals.org Meetups because I have always loved seals and cannot understand the cruelty of people who would harm them in anyway. ”

“ 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 ”