“ I have a puppy at home and want to socialize him with other pups. Added benefit, the pups can play their lil' hearts out! ”

“ I'd like to talk to other people that have Dachshund puppies...ours is weeks old, sweet and awful at the same time. She chews and bites us and everything near her face. I don't want to spank her but how do I get her to stop? ”

“ I have 2 adorable very LARGE labs and I am looking to meet others that are as insane about their dogs as I am. ”

“ My name is andrea. Until recently I had a very happy life until I ran into heid schaden. Because of heidi I was sentenced to jail lost my husband in which she stole from me, lost my baby because she and richie pushed me down a flight of stairs. ”

“ I'm currently a visual designer interested in enhancing my career. My background has been strongly influenced by my life long work with horses. ”

“ Hi!!! We are Enzo and Athena!!! We are two adorable pugs, my mommy and daddy are looking for someone to take care of us in the weekend April 11th to April 14th. Must be someone who loves pugs and treats us as their babies, we are very spoiled!!! ”

“ Hello my name is Nicole and I am an animal lover! I just rescued a female Shih Tzu from the Animal Care and Control and she has been the greatest thing that has happened in my life! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a puggle I love so much! ”

“ I love birds and would like to know more about them. ”

“ I want these Meetups,since i am such an animal lover, a long time animal rights activist and feel there is still just TOO much cruely and neglect going on, and would love to meet others who feel the need to do something about it. ”

“ hey ive never met anyone in phoenix thats ever gotten involved in a protest or meetings on this. i hope i can be apart of it too. i love animals to the fullest id die for any animal theyre too precious to let anything bad happen to ”

“ I have a 13 week old Puggle who desperately needs some friends. He's so nice, but very energetic! George needs to play! ”

“ Hi, I have been pagan for 15 years or so. I'm primarily wiccan/goddess spirituality/nature loving. I'm glad this group has started so pagans have a formum to meet and discuss our spirituality. ”

“ I offer dog walking and pet sitting service in Queen Creek and would like to meet with others in the industry. ”

“ Interested in the training methods. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is important to find out how we can help as many feral cats as possible ”

“ looking to meet new people who have pugs,single women prefered who love their pugs. ”

“ Hello, I'm here to share and learning all about animals, special Cats. I'm a Cat lover and I would like to leaning more about then and take good care to then too. BBBLACKCATWOMAN ”

“ I have a new puppy and need a reliable sitter! ”

“ Hello i would llike to meet people who share the same interest aboout pet meet-ups with me ”

“ Hello-! I'm looking for people who want to share pet sitting time with me whenever it's needed. ”

“ Would like to get to know others who would like to trade pet sitting time. Individuals thatwill take care of my pet as if it were their own. ”

“ I want to hear about other Meetups so I can stay informed about animal issues in the area. If you are interested taking action to help animals, join me at The Humane Society of the United States AZ Meetup group! http://animalwelfare.meetup.com/172/ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because our new puppy needs socialization. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a pet sitter and interested in animals. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved to Phoenix and am looking to become involved in different activities and meet new people. ”

“ Would like to meet people who like to organize. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy running and hiking, but not too many people want to go on a regular basis. ”

“ Hello, my name is Chelsey! I have Lucy, a 1 year old Maltese-Poodle mix. We currently live in L.A. but are moving to Surprise in August, along with my boyfriend Ivan, and our new Shitzu-Poodle mix we'll be getting in July. We can't wait to meet you! ”

“ My fiance and I have a 9 month old Shiffon. She's Shih Tzu and Griffon. She loves other people and dogs, although at first she's a little timid. She needs to meet some other dogs around her area to play with. Her name is Mary Jane. ”

“ I love my dogs and would like to meet other dog lovers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an absolute animal lover especially cats-I have 3 at home that I consider my kids! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love doxi's ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to see what methods work for other people with puggles, also Maggie would like a playmate sometimes, I think she misses her littermates ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet other pet owners and share "play time" with our pets. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a volunteer with the Arizona Basset Hound Rescue and care about saving animals. I also need a sitter from time to time and willing to do the same. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I hope to find a trail riding partner. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because as a group we can make a difference in cat's lives. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want a play buddy to meet up with to go to parks and walks, etc... email us jengal2116@yahoo.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a puggle and she likes to be around other dogs. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love Cats. My friend & I feed two feral colonies. I would to meet other cat lovers. ”

“ I adore animals!! I am "AT HOME PROFESIONAL PET SITTING" I live in gilbert and reach out a radius of 15 miles. Enjoy meeting animal lovers! ”

“ I recently adopted a Beagle/Pitt-don't let the Pitt scare you!Think more along the lines of Brad...She's a great dog!Kiley & I need a good trainer & a GREAT doggie day care! Please contact if you know of any legit places-480.219.0253 ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm actually looking to volenteer at a pound or shelter as well as pet sit anywhere in areas to Queen Creek AZ! ”

“ As the owner of West Valley Pet Sitting, I am always trying to learn from other animal lovers new techniques and ideas. This would be a fun and wonderful tool to help me give the best care to my own pets and my clients pets. Fun and educational. Yes! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for an experienced pet owner who does overnight pet sitting in my home. I own 2 English Bulldogs who need a lot of love and attention when mommy is gone. I need someone reliable who can stay over. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a member of MildCats at Arizona State University. We practice trap, neuter, return (TNR) on campus and are always recruiting for new members to help us take care of the cats on campus. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want Toby to be able to socialize with other puggles! I also want to see if other puggles act just the way he does! ”

“ I wanted to be a part of Meetup so I can find somebody who can take very good care of my 2 lovable shih tzus when we travel (rarely). I hope I can find someone who is as caring. :-) lltenazas@yahoo.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to meet someone i trust to watch mike, my dog, during the rare times that we are out of town! ”

“ I am considering adopting a pug puppy and would like to connect with pet sitters in the Goodyear area who may be available to watch my dog while I am at work! ”

“ I want local Pet Sitter Meetups because I am looking for a professional in-home pet sitter for my brazilian mastiff. ”

“ Ever since I brought home my baby boy Fu Man Wu, I have never known you have never know love until you've been loved by a pug! ”

“ We love to ride!Unfortunately right now my bike is down but hope to get a new one soon. ”

“ I want local Pet Sitter Meetups because I have two dogs -- do a fair amount of travelling, and do not want to put my dogs in a commercial kennel.. ”

“ I want local Pet Sitter Meetups because I would like to have someone just outside of my service area that I can recommend to new clients. ”

“ I want local Pug Meetups because I love pugs! ”

“ I want local Pet Sitter Meetups because I have recently started a pet/house sitter business and I would like to meet others in the field as well as generate some contacts :) ”

“ I want local Pet Sitter Meetups because sometimes I need a sitter for my pomeranian. ”

“ My name is Sarah Freeman. I own American Girl Pet Sitting Service in Estrella Mtn Ranch. I am 16. Have been pet sitting since 2001. If EMR is too far for one of my fellow pet-sitters to service, pls give them my number. (623) 327-0779 Thanks. ”

“ Hello,my name is Sue Jones. I have owned my own pet sitting business for 9 years. I joined Arizona Pet Sitter and Service Network in Jan 2005. I have really enjoyed meeting all these people. I own dogs,birds,fish and horses. I am a Cert Vet tech. ”

“ Hi, I'm Brenda I offer full service, valleywide pet sitting. Judy started the pet sitters luncheons over 5 years ago when she invited me to lunch!! It's fun to meet and share information. I sit for sitters so call me! 602.578.7767 ”