The Anti-Fur Society is a group of dedicated, committed and caring volunteers working around the world to help end the fur trade. By informing consumers across the globe, we hope to encourage them to make more conscientious choices about the merchandise they purchase. We promote the production and consumption of all cruelty-free clothing and work with all animal rights groups regardless of the cause it is focused on. Our mission is to discourage the production or wearing of fur, leather, silk, o …

We are a social group where members can get together for delicious veg meals, make new friends and generally enjoy the company of likeminded folk in a friendly, non-judgemental environment. This group is not intended as an avenue for prophesying or activism, although if individual members wish to discuss these things that is fine. There are no set topics of discussion. We aim to be inclusive so anybody who is interested in vegetarianism/veganism but may not be there just yet is more than welcome …

Welcome to Baltimore's own animal support group. We are a well behaved group of small dogs and masters who meet for therapeutic socialization! Come and join the fun! While learning pet wellness and support, you can participate in the Service Animal Registry of America Therapy Animal certification. We are always looking for kind, caring people and dogs willing to spread the sunshine around! Members are required to provide health information and vaccination records from a reputable veterinarian to …

Hi! We are interested in finding and meeting other Chinchilla friends in the MD/DC/VA area. We hope to meet and enjoy our furry little friends, as well as talk about chin behavior, health, care, and all things chinchilla! And of course, noms. We would like to plan outings with dinner/drinks, meetups with other chins, and other animal related activities (movies, zoo, and more!)

Party Animals belong to the people who enjoy dancing, drinking, pubs, clubs, music concerts and party like animals. This group is for all ages, singles or couples, new to DC, who love to hang out every weekend, and looking for a place to booze and party. This meetup ties up with the best DJs for different genres of music, specifically hip-hop, trance, house, latin etc. We have our meetups scheduled every week, with parties at the best clubs in DC, at the minimal cost. We also have open bars, and …

This is a calling for all who are wild animal lovers, fascinated with and dreaming of African Safaris, Adventures. We'll meet once a year in Africa, and a couple of times in US to meet our wild animal friends. Think about those lions, wolves, polar bears... such beautiful and fascinating creatures, without them on the planet, how dull it would be for our human's life, how plain the nature would be... So let's have fun together meanwhile making our activities more meaningful to our Wild Friends!! …

Let's enjoy all things animal friendly! We will be having vegan potlucks at members homes, food demonstrations, picnics and attend cruelty free events. For vegans, vegetarians, or vegan-friendly.

Come socialize your beagles with other beagles and meet other beagle owners. We meet in several different areas in the DC metro area, most often inside the beltway. Meetups have taken place in Baltimore and Annapolis too. We ask members to contribute to the fees that Meetup.com charges us to maintain the DC Beagles website. The fee is small, $5 per member - a one time fee. Members must be an owner of a beagle or beagle mix living in the DC metro or Baltimore areas. Non-aggressive beagles only. P …

We are a very people-friendly group that welcomes anyone who would like to talk about any aspect of the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, including health, food preparation, animal protection, ecology, activism, spirituality, and more. Come and check out the great food and conversation!

We are a people-friendly group that welcomes anyone who is interested in great veggie food, and casual conversations about any aspect of the veggie lifestyle, including health, cooking, ecology, animal protection, spirituality, activism, and more.

This is a group for people who have rescued, fostering or adopted a puppymill rescue dog . These are special needs dogs who need our special attention. Each month we will have either a trainer or some type of expert helping those who help these special needs critters. There is a wonderful after life after the horrible life they have lived as breeders. We just need to help them adjust.

Meet other local people who own, or are thinking of owning, a Pet Rat! Join in friendly discussions about pet rat health care, the pros and cons of responsible breeding, rat rescue, safely transporting rats and more!

Cutting edge discussions yet timeless truths! Weary of the "same old same old"? Want to meet very interesting people outside the customary? Well come connect with others who are interested in Socrates Cafe, a philosophical community. Be a social thinker! Our basic guidelines, established centuries ago in Plato's Dialogues, are that all opinions expressed need to be supported by reasons, and that all assumptions need to be examined. Dialogue is not a competition, a sport or debate with winners an …

This group is for anyone who loves their pets and enjoys Fine Art and is interested in learning how to create unique and lovable portraits of their pets. Have you ever wished that you could create wonderful and unique painting of your furry friends??? This is your chance!!! I will create opportunities for you to indulge your creativity and your love for your beloved pet!

Hello dog lovers! For the safety of everyone, all events will be ON LEASH with the exception of dog parks. Most events will be held in the Catonsville, Columbia, Ellicott City and other areas nearby. This group is for hiking, walking, dog events, yappy hours, dog parks, and anything else that is dog related. We do not breed discriminate, however only non-aggressive dogs are allowed. You can also find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MLDogs - where I post dog articles, dog information, b …

We are a family who inadvertently started a New Non-Profit Organization {NPO} { *(501)(c)(3) pending *} trying to raise support, awareness and assistance in several different areas for disabled Veterans, the D/deaf community and service animals in the Anne Arundel County area of Maryland and reaching out to other communities as your donations and sponsorships allow. We offer our talents in Elementary Tutoring; Basic/Conversational American Sign Language for the D/deaf; Engineering services for t …

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …

Welcome to DC Metro Area Starseeds, Created And Maintained By: The International Starseed Network http://www.starseeds.net/ This is a place for starseeds to gather, connect and unify in their missions, If there was ever a time to enact our missions this is it!, Changes are happening through out the world, people everywhere are standing up and letting the world see who they are. Revolutions are taking place, times are changing, the EARTH is changing, WE are changing, we are also PART of the chang …

We're a club of vegans and vegetarians trying new ideas to increase participation. We've had some fun VegUps these past several months with great, fun conversation. We're starting to coordinate with other Veggie / Vegan groups. We request a $15 annual fee to defray costs.

We are a fun energetic group who has a true love of dachshunds of all shapes and sizes. We like to get together in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia to share a wealth of information with each other (i.e. good nutrition, training tips, pet sitting, health care providers, etc.). If there's a dachshund (s) in need, our group pulls together and we do whatever it takes to lend a hand. The group is now lead by new organizers Kelly Ann and Tyler. Together with their three loveable dachshunds Norma …

The Washington DC Area Vegan Meetup Group Meet other vegans in the DC area. Share ideas/thoughts on the philosophy of being vegan, recipes, new restaurants, vegan products, related topics, or simply make friends who share your interests. The group is sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of DC (VSDC, www.vsdc.org), who provides the enabling structure and pays the regular Meetup fee so that individual members of the group do not have to pay anything. A number of the group's activities will be organ …

Like that old, soulful U2 rock anthem, do you sometimes find yourself singing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for," and somehow the song's sentiment connects with your spiritual journey?  Perhaps you feel emotionally distant from the Christian spirituality and Sunday worship you grew up with.  Curious to find out why you’re having these feelings/thoughts/disconnect?  But more importantly, curious if there is a better way to think about, experiment with, and practice faith in the 21st Cen …

Founded to provide an affirming environment for individuals who are committed to an inter-spiritual approach to spirituality, encompassing all faiths and all traditions, and who wish to express their spirituality in a universal tradition without dogma. You don't have to live in a monastary, convent or temple to be spiritual! The Universalus Interspiritual Community is founded as a non-residential community for women and men in 2010 to: 1. Provide a supportive, accepting, and affirming environme …

An informal social network of Vegan athletes in the DC area. Athletes of all kinds and experience levels welcome. To join you must either be Vegan or must be seriously considering Veganism as a lifestyle. Members are encouraged to suggest meetups.

Do you want to reduce your consumer impact on the earth, humans, and animals? Are you concerned about the wastefulness of our consumer society? Do you live in the Washington DC area? We're forming this group to get a group started that can dumpster dive together, swap stuff we don't need, and any other strategies we want to work on together to keep stuff out of landfills and help each other to live simply and richly.

Meet with other local Active Dogs Lovers. Make friends with other dog owners and let your dogs make new friends. Share pet tips, find sitters, & meet other dogs with whom your canine can frolic All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share information on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners! We will also schedule dog happy hours, dog hikes, dog play times, etc. Please only friendly people with well-socialized and friendly dogs should join. We look forward to our next …

This group was created primarily for Christ-followers who are passionate about God and the outdoors, though non-Christians are certainly welcome as well! All skill levels are welcome, as one of the main missions of this group is to educate and bring city slickers into a better understanding and appreciation of the outdoors and all it has to offer. For information, training, and other online resources visit: http://www.facebook.com/ripleysventures and click "like" Generally, it is expected tha …