If you are a seasoned pet therapy team, new to pet therapy or new to the Seattle area and looking for opportunities to volunteer with a group of people that loves their companion animals, we welcome you! This Meetup is to encourage and help you find opportunities in the wonderful world of pet therapy. There will be opportunities to get together and evaluate young or new pets for appropriatness in pet therapy, as well as determining what type of facility may best suite your and your pets persona …

Meet with other local Seattle Vizsla owners. A place for Vizsla owners to gather, share info and resources on all things Vizsla related, meet other dogs and dog owners! Vizslas can't seem to get enough of their own kind, and they are so much fun to watch play! Please do not bring your dog if they are dog aggressive, human aggressive, or severely toy aggressive. Meetups are meant to be a fun, safe way to burn off some of that Vizsla energy, and the safety of the pups and their owners is always th …

Meet fellow Rhodesian Ridgebacks and their owners to share stories and explore dog-friendly venues.

  Hava-Friends Small Dog Meetup group of Seattle (Hava-Friends= Havanese dogs & their people & other fun loving small dogs) Hi! My name is Noelle. I wanted to create a group where Seattle’s unique and charming Havanese dogs could frolic without a care in the world. Hava-Friends is a small dog Meetup Group for Havanese dogs, and their furry and not so furry friends. My two Havanese puppies, Potato and Gorby, are truly looking forward to a Summer full of tail-wagging fun! We hope you can join us! …

Seattle Pug Parties are an opportunity to for pugs (and their owners) to socialize and play! Pugoween is our annual pug party fundraiser...a very fun event with the best costume contest ever, and funds go to Seattle Pug Rescue.

I started this group because I am a pet blogger and I would love to connect with other Seattle area Pet Bloggers. The Pet Blogging world is small and I think we could benefit from meeting and supporting each other. We can get together for casual social events, to trade blog tips and to talk about our goals. In the future, I hope to be able to bring in guest speakers to address our questions and needs. We welcome microbloggers who author a Facebook Page or Twitter account for your pet too!

Known for a stubborn, mischievous, and headstrong temperament, the Schipperke is sometimes referred to as the "little black fox", the "Tasmanian black devil", or the "little black devil". They are naturally curious and high-energy dogs and require ample exercise and supervision. Schipperkes are very smart and independent; and sometimes debate listening to owners, instead choosing to do whatever benefits them the most. First-time dog owners would be well advised to familiarize themselves w …

This is where adventurous weiner dogs come to have fun and their parents come to exercise with their dog, make new friends and have a good time. Soon to be the home of the Couch to Peak (TM) beginning hiking program designed to slowly introduce your dog to hiking and help you improve your fitness. Events will include group walks, play dates, other adventures and possibly beginning hiking clinics. This group is brought to you by Chester and Gretel at YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner.com http://www.Yo …

… promote and raise awareness of retired greyhounds as family pets. support the Seattle Area greyhound and lurcher rehoming organisations. support other greyhound and lurcher rehoming organisations who share our aims.     Feel free to suggest a meetup time and place, something like a walk around Greenlake,....

Join the West Seattle Weiner Dog Round-Up to get yourself some doxie therapy! Meet fellow dachshunds and their owners for some playtime and a chance to talk about training (or lack there of!) issues, health and nutrition, and the general well-being of our popular breed. Longhaired, Smooth or Wirehaired; Miniature or Full-sized, all Dachshunds and their people are welcome. Bring your long dog and their long dog tales and get ready to have some fun!

  Pom Pals vision is a pack of Poms playgroup! Fun for the Poms and their 'pals' (that's us). Aside from the cute factor that a pack of Poms running around together certainly is, is the need for our Poms to have other dogs their size to socialize with. Small dogs can get hurt or overwhelmed playing with larger dogs and there are  dangers of predatory reflexes. Pom Pals Meetups will be at the designated 'small dog' area at Westcrest Dog Park. (West Seattle) Members are free to suggest new Meetu …

1. Do you have a Great Dane who wants to play with someone his/her own size for a change? 2. Are you dying to share a story about your Great Dane's hilarious antics that only another Dane lover could really understand? 3. Have you figured out how to keep your Dane from sneaking food off the counter and you want to share this and other training tips with fellow owners? If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then join us at an upcoming Seattle Area Great Dane meet-up. We look forward …

… While dogs are great companions, for the safety and adventure pleasure of all participants at these events, please refrain from bringing the canine children to these Meetups.

The Eastside/Seattle Dachshund Meetup Group welcomes all Dachshund owners and their pets! We meet at dog-friendly locations twice a month, with occasional special events. In the winter months we meetup inside and when the weather gets better we meet at ofleash dog areas so the dogs have fun and we can get some sun and fresh air!!

I have a 5 yr old Rat Terrier and just moving to Seattle from Florida. I'd like to meet other owners w/small dogs and/or Rat Terriers. Would like to meet up at Dog Parks or meet up for walks on-leash also Anyone interested in having doggie dates, walks, general chit-chat, please join. I will try be the organizer if people are interested.

This is a group for people who like to get out exploring with their dogs.  Hikes and walks will mainly be scheduled for the Seattle area and north. You do not need to own or bring a dog to join us, you just need to be willing and comfortable hiking with dogs. I am not an experienced guide, but over the past year have done a number of hikes and am wanting to find others that are passionate about getting out as well. I am open to suggestions about where to go and what to do. What's More Important …