Anyone can join, whether or not you're a vegan, vegetarian, animal welfare activist, green environmentalist, intellectual, or nerd.  All you need is an interest in what we do. You can see our calendar for animal welfare / animal rights relevant events and nerdy and veg*n stuff: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds/#calendar We get together for a variety of events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board, o …

Would you like to be part of a team of volunteers working together towards a common goal and creating positive change? Our Meetup group's mission is to brainstorm ideas, do research, fund-raise and ultimately establish Have A Heart Farm, a much-needed Midwest animal and community services sanctuary in Northern Illinois/Wisconsin. Have A Heart Farm will be a place for rescued farm animals as well as domestic. The features will include an education center on animal welfare and environmental issues …

Would you like to be part of a team of volunteers working together towards a common goal and creating positive change? Our Meetup group's mission is to brainstorm ideas, do research, fund-raise and ultimately establish Have A Heart Farm, a much-needed Midwest animal and community services sanctuary in Northern Illinois/Wisconsin. Have A Heart Farm will be a place for rescued farm animals as well as domestic. The features will include an education center on animal welfare and environmental issues …

This meet-up group will support a variety of events that benefit PAWS of Tinley Park. We are a no-kill animal shelter with a 38 year history. We find homes for approximately 1,100 furry friends each year. One hundred percent of all donations support our animals as we are a volunteer shelter. Our events include dog walks, bingo, dances, auctions, flower sales, and just about any event that will raise funds for the animals. Either attend or help plan or run one of our events.

My name is Chrissy Gonzalez and I am a yoga teacher/nutritionist/animal advocate. This group was inspired from my absolute love and devotion for yoga and animals. I want to create a community of yogi's and animal lovers who are passionate about rescuing animals as well as educating the public about responsible ownership of pets (neutering,spaying,training, etc.). I plan on teaching donation based classes throughout Chicago. All the proceeds from these classes will go toward local shelters and re …

ARFhouse Chicago (Animal Refuge Foundation) is a no-kill all volunteer animal shelter in Chicago. In August 2007, we celebrated our one year anniversary. In addition to helping place homeless animals, our goal is to lower the homeless pet population and the number of animals euthanized. Our goal is being accomplished through a combination of adopting out animals and educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering. To date, we have adopted out over 600 animals. ARFhouse places dog …

We welcome all veg*ns (vegans/vegetarians) in the greater Chicago area (and in the entire Midwest) who would like to give or receive support in their choices, whether they are based on Health, Ethical, Environmental, or Spiritual reasons. It doesn't matter if you discovered health benefits of a Vegan Raw Food diet, or chose being vegetarian/vegan because of your Animal Rights stands, or because of any other reasons. The point is that you see an advantage of the plant-based diet and wish to share …

Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, home to a large, dog-friendly patio, has partnered with four local West Town bars, also with dog-friendly patios: J. Patrick’s, Clutch, Aberdeen Tap, and The Matchbox to host a weekly “West Town Pup Crawl”. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm from Tuesday May 28th through Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Host Tracey Gold of Chicago Canine Concierge will bring together local dog-centric charities such as One Tail at a Time, Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue, an …

Vegan Drinks Chicago is a group for anyone interested in socializing and networking with other vegans, vegetarians or any other like-minded individuals. We will organize free social events at bars and other venues around Chicago to allow folks to meet, mingle and network. Occasionally, we will organize fundraisers and informational gatherings to promote veganism, animal rights or any other related causes to make the world a more compassionate place!

Calling all Vikas (term coined by me:) Girls nights out clubbing, bars, going out to dinner, shopping, animal care volunteering or charity galas, running, yoga, painting, cooking parties, just exploring and enjoying the city with other health-minded, and compassionate chicas.

This group was created to get the word out about events supporting the health and well-being of animals, Chicagoland shelters & rescues, and Chicagoland park preservation efforts. Most of the meetups are philanthropic in nature but we'll also be meeting up for pup friendly picnics, walks, and play dates at dog friendly parks. If you have a passion for improving the lives of animals in your community or if you're looking for fellow animal lovers to hang out with on a pretty day we’d love to meet …

WEEAC - Worldwide Events to End Animal Cruelty Through Events with groups around the world. We are trying to raise awareness of the plight of animals. On All animal cruelty issues. Via demonstrations throughout the year on various issues. And one Major Event annually, with all groups, in all countries around the world on the same day. We need to grow in numbers. We are working now, to try and create groups within all the states. The ONLY hope for the animals is via People Power. Join us... And …

This group is for all the pet rat parents who want to share the joy of have a pet rat as well as sharing information and knowledge about caring for our little ones.

Hi Friends and Pooches! Welcome to Chicago Red Club where Dog Lovers can get together and have some fun times together with their dogs.   I find that pet lovers shared one common trait, they are disciplined, focused, and kind-hearted individuals. This is exactly what our "pooches" poccess. I formed this group in the hope of meeting other pet lovers who would like to get together at pet-friendly places in the Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights, area, possibly everywhere really! The message …

Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Chicagoland Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Foodist Community. ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental …

Anyone willing to give a thoughtful, honest, yet respectful, critique is welcome.  Many topics, genres and forms are welcome (Ex. chapter of a novel, short story, play, poem, article, essay, etc.).  While publishing is a worthy goal, the focus of this group is helping writers fine tune works, which either have literary value or are otherwise substantive (i.e. scholarly).  All such works are welcome. Those concerned with poverty, and / or human and animal rights and welfare, and similar issues (i …