Some of our activities are FREE, some benefit animal rescues and some are more formal training and dog sports related classes. SUGGEST activities, playgroups and events you'd like to see! Need a venue to host a dog event or playgroup? contact us for your dog event/party. Empire of the Dog offers DOG playgroups, training and activities weekly.

IT'S EASY TO JOIN AND ALL ARE WELCOME! It's Free to Join This is THE place for Shiba Inus (and their Human Companions) We've been together as a Meetup group since 2006! (425  meetups so far) Over 351 Members! Contact Number 860-316-7319 for ANY QUESTIONS We host walks, hikes & playdates , all specifically for Shibas and their people, but Shiba 'friends' are always welcome.. this site is open to anyone who likes Inus, you do not need to live in the tri-state to join and share on our message boa …

Plans for Pups (PfP) reviews select dog-related activities and events (mainly in and around the greater New York City (NYC) area) and vacation spots with dogs every where.  If you would rather bring your dog with you than leave him home, this is the group for you. Welcome to People and Dogs with or without pedigree! We have Plans for Pups! ___________________ PFP is organized by Monica McLaughlin. PfP is not affiliated with any other organization. bark, bitch, canine, "dish on dogs", dog, doggy …

Have you ever felt that when you meet as a Fire sign , you meet another fire sign and you instantly click. It feels like you know them, or you are at ease with them.   Wouldn't it be wonderful if you can mingle amongst you type.  I have personally built lasting friendships and did not know they were also fire signs until I asked.  Strangely Pleasant, right!! This group is open for all  who may be curious to meet other Fire Signs and see what happens when a bunch of us get together for fun and to …

The witches of Grailwood Coven follow the movements of earth, moon, sun and stars amidst the steel towers of our huge stone city of New York. This island, surrounded by rivers and salt sea, is one of the hubs of the human world; it could be easy here to forget or ignore the song of the Trees, and the Animal Spirits, and the voices of the Ancestral Past. But it is our understanding of the grail quest to seek the truth about the mysterious connection between us and all the Cosmos: to understand b …

We positively promote a vegan lifestyle through our events, content, and community. Mission Our mission is to positively introduce plant based ideology into today’s mainstream society. At our large-scale event, we do this by showcasing new and existing products that make everyday vegan life more convenient and accessible. Description The Seed is a plant based lifestyle company, focused on six elements of awareness and education affecting vegans, vegetarians, and the veg curious: Health & Wellnes …

This group is for people interested in the holistic approach to animal wellness . The primary focus will be on cat and dog nutrition and health, but people with other types of animal companion are also welcomed. The goal is to establish a productive, learning-oriented group where people can share information on nutrition, alternative & complementary therapies for health mainenance & preventive care, as well as ways to address actual health problems and illnesses that may challenge our animal c …

Do you love trying new vegetarian & vegan restaurants?  Do you enjoy the company of fellow vegetarians & vegans?  Are you occasionally frustrated that your meat-eating friends "don't get it," and do you wish to dine with others that have the same enthusiasm for vegetarian and vegan food that you do? Welcome to our group.  What I am especially proud of is all the wonderful members we have.  We seem to attract some of the very nicest, most thoughtful people in New York.  Given the focus of our gro …

This group is to promote friendship and volunteering events made up of Asian Americans! We will focus on helping nonprofits around our community and international.  Past events included nonprofits for Alzheimers, Cancer research, Diabetes, Orphans International, Give Children a choice, NEIO, Project by Project, Chinatown Projects, KAFC, Hamilton House, Food bank, Sandy Relief, Mental Health, Animal rights, RESTORE, Protecting Abused Children, After School Mentoring, NY Cares, Robinhood foundatio …

This trainer created group welcomes Super Social Small Dogs under 25lbs and their people to come, socialize and have fun - saving NYC's small dog population from it's "yapper" reputation. By socializing on a routine basis, these Super Social Small Dogs heriocally fight off small dog syndrome symptoms of barking, yapping and terrorizing Gotham's population. Developing into confident, happy-go-lucky, care-free Social Small Dog Super Heroes! Come! Join the Super Social Small Dog group and help save …

Our mission is to provide a way for Italian Greyhound enthusiasts in NYC to particpate in discussion forums and social gatherings. We plan to be connected with the Animal Haven Shelter & Sanctuary and to have at least some of our meetups include donations to this group. Members of our group should be committed to actively participating and helping to make these events successful. Dog related business owners are welcome to inquire about joining our group for the purpose of keeping members i …

We welcome those who support pits, even if you aren't NYC residents or pit bull owners! ** NYC meetups for Pit bulls / Pit mixes (staffs, rescues, etc) every Saturday or Sunday throughout whole year. ** We meet at various parks and dog runs, dog-friendly restaurants, take walks along rivers and bridges, and through New York City neighborhoods. A great opportunity to socialize your dogs in a welcoming and helpful environment. Options abound for people with dog-aggressive pits who still want to …

Greetings ! WHAT WE DO Our group, THE NEW YORK CITY MALTESE MEETUP GROUP hosts meetup events for Maltese dogs and their people in Manhattan.  Our events include indoor play dates at reputable dog daycare facilities in NYC. It is a great opportunity for Maltese dogs to play, get exercise, and maintain good social skills. It is also a wonderful platform for their owners to exchange information and help educate one another re: breed-specific health problems and preventive care recommendations; beh …

Junto is a monthly meeting which focuses on libertarianism, Objectivism and investing. The NYC Junto was founded in 1985 by investor Victor Niederhoffer, who hosts each meeting. Information about Victor and his activities is available at his website dailyspeculations. This Junto is inspired by the Junto hosted by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia from 1727 to 1757. Like Franklin, we bring together intelligent people to discuss intellectual issues in a respectful manner. Our meetings are held i …

The NYC Dowtown Puppy Social is designed to provide a safe and healthy place for young puppies to play and socialize while building their Puppy Play Skills. Parents can share tips about Puppy health and training.

Calling all City doggie parents! This is an ongoing weekend meet up group on the Upper West Side that gives you a chance to take time out of your busy life to spend bonding with your dog and with other dog lovers in the area. Bring your friendly dog to Camp Canine on Sunday afternoons at 2pm and join us for an hour or two of playtime, training advice, and a little socialization. An expert trainer is always on hand to monitor play and to offer advice tailored to the dogs who are there that day. T …

We are a dog walking group that strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for dog owners to work on socializing their pets. We will hold regular, structured group walks and nature hikes for up to 20 dogs (and unlimited humans) at a time in various locations around the New York City metro area. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce the behaviors you want your dog to exhibit everyday in public. All types of dogs and people are welcome, …

This group is for anyone who is single and passionate about being vegetarian enough that they would prefer their partner to be as well. I noticed there are lots of vegetarian/vegan groups and lots of single groups but no groups for vegetarian singles. Join our Facebook Page. Check out our website.

This site has gone to the dog! All things dog! We'll chat about places to go, things to sniff, what's bark worthy and what's not. Our favorite doggy designers, our favorite doggy venues, our favorite local doggy charities. AND, we'll keep you up-to-date with all of the doggy events in the NYC area. If it's dog related, we'll cover it! Let's have fun with fido!

This is a group for any and all dog lovers and owners. Swifto Dog Walking will be sponsoring, creating and organizing different events throughout the city that dog owners and their best doggy friends can take part in. We'll have a barbecue with a certified training giving dog training tips, "Yappy Hours" and just about everything else you can think of. And please, we'd love to hear any ideas you have for events! If we like them enough, we'll do our best to put them on. Thanks and we're all looki …

Our mission is to provide a way for Agility enthusiasts in the NYC area to particpate in discussion forums and social gatherings, and agility seminars & classes. We plan to be connected with the Animal Haven Shelter & Sanctuary and to have at least some of our meetups include donations to this group. Members of our group should be committed to actively participating and helping to make these events successful. Dog related business owners are welcome to inquire about joining our group for t …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

Welcome! This is a fun and happy community for those interested in organics and those leading an organic lifestyle! We're a group of positive minded people that believe in organic foods and organic living for the well being of ourselves, our families, our animal companions, and the planet. There are lots of great advocacy groups aimed at building awareness and changing legislation regarding organics. While we fully support those efforts, our focus is building relationships with organic minded pe …

This meetup is for those people interested in sponsoring and joining a vegan based health, fitness, wellness, and social community center. The planned center will feature: - A full gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. - Group Pilates, yoga, aerobics, weight training, martial arts, meditation, and other classes. - Dancing classes to include ballroom, jazz, and tap. - Educational classes and speakers on nutrition, cooking, fitness, health, and plant-based lifestyles. …

Vegan & Veg kids want to meet & play with others who share the feeling - we're friends of animals on the land, sea, & air. :) A social and support group for vegan and vegetarian children and their parents living inNew York City. Let's celebrate with get-togethers, holidays, birthday parties and picnics - all veg! Many groups are veg, but don't have many kids or kid-friendly activities. Other groups are kid-friendly, but animal-filled (not in the nice way)! This special group will help your k …