“ Hello cat owners! I love cats and dogs but I own a cat. Dog owners can get together with their dogs, but cat owners cannot bring their cats to get together. I am wondering if Ithere is an opportunity to meet other cat owners like me:-) ”

“ Beagle Meetup club in Chicago to socialize my 1 year old beagle, Griffen. ”

“ We adopted a puppy four months ago and she is a very active, friendly pet. I hope to find some other people that would like to get together with their dogs so they could play together. ”

“ I love taking care of animals and am looking to pet sit this summer. If anyone is looking for someone to take care of their pets I'd be more than happy to do so :) ”

“ "Hi! My name is Lisa and I am Finnish, but can't speak the language. I would really love to learn and meet new people." ”

“ Hello meet Holly a 6 YR old black and tan she is the best I dont know what I would do without her !! ”

“ My name is Diane and I live in Wheaton, IL. I would prefer a meet-up group in the western suburbs. I am interested in rescue transport. I do not own a dog. I do own a cat. ”

“ Hey all dog lovers I am looking out for groups that have a playgroup or meet ups' for puppies. Thanks archana ”

“ I want local Wicca Meetups because it would be nice to share ideas with likeminded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I adopted a special being from the animal shelter. This wonderful animal (dog) is my spiritual friend, and I want the best sitters and care for her. Like to check out all options. ”

“ We are a group of trainers, humane society volunteers, and other pet professionals who all walk under All For Dogs. We're looking to add others to the All For Dogs name. I am definately interested in going to a pet professionals meeting in Plainfield ”

“ I am a certified dog trainer and professional pet sitter/dog walker and see a definite need for pets and their owners to get together to connect and to provide socialization and play time for their pets....would like to connect with others locally ”

“ Hello, I am a special education teacher, with a passion to help all kids learn and feel sucessfull. I would love to offer and support or ideas, that I can!! ”

“ We live in Winthrop Harbor and have three adorable doxies! Would love to be closer than Chicago or Milwaukee. So many beautiful areas near the lakefront...get togthers would be great!! ”

“ Hi I would like to meet people with the same interests. I have one horse and 2 dogs.I like home designing, gardening, riding,travel,and most of all my pets! I am excited to meet new people period.XX ”

“ Hi, I have a 5 month old Yorkie and am looking for other Yorkie playmates for my little guy. Also, looking for someone to pet sit. ”

“ I would like these local meet ups to be able network with fellow pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and to also meet pet owners who are in need of care for their pets, daily dog walks, vacation care. You can visit the website at www.fetchpetcare.com. ”

“ Just moved to the area, I have a 3lb yorkie "Snaffle" Looking for friends with the same intrests ”

“ I would like to meet others with similar interests and be more active in the architecture and design community... outside of work. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because those of us who rescue dogs have exercise, training, boarding issues and there's always someone who has an answer. ”

“ I want a local meetup because I need someone to care for 3 dogs when I go out of town for 3 months. I have two chocolate labs and a terrier/mix. jilliant19924@hotmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like Pet Sitter information, rather than boarding. Thanks. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to work and to care for the owners pet when the owners need to be away. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love animals and I am always interested in helping if I can. I am a nurse LPN, but I am looking for work to work with animals. ”

“ I would like to meet up with other pet sitters. I have been doing this for 2 years now and I love it. www.alwaystherepetcare.org ”

“ Want to apply my grassroots change experience to an organization in Chicago. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love all animals want to offer as much help as possible as well as meet people that share the same love for animals ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to network with other Pet sitters in Chicago. I own Critter Sitters Pet Care providing dog walking and vacation pet sitting in Chicago www.CritterSittersPet Care.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a hugh animal advocate. I am also a local Pet Sitter and Dog Walker in Oak Lawn and surrounding suburbs (I'll Be Waiting, PetCare). I would enjoy meeting other pet lovers and swap stories and advice. ”

“ Located in Pekin, Illinois and founded in 1958, TAPS is a not-for-profit organization funded solely through adoptions, donations, memorials ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other pug owners, let our pug play with other pugs, and perhaps begin exchanging pug-sitting duties. ”

“ I want local Pet Sitter Meetups because I think it would be neat to meet and share ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to find a great pet sitter for my puppy. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my beagle / terrier puppy is full of energy and loves to play. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have my own petsitting business, and want any information I can about running my own business. ”

“ I want local Beagle Meetups because it would be another place where my beagle can socialize. Plus I need plenty of tips, being a new owner. ”

“ I want local Pug Meetups because sometimes driving all the way to the center of Chicago just takes to long! ”

“ I want local Pet Sitter Meetups because I would love to network with area pet sitters ”

“ I want local Humane Society Meetups because i belive in animal rights ”

“ I want local Pet Sitter Meetups because ,i love all annimals. ”

“ My name is Gail DeVet. I am a retired French teacher. I love films, travel, reading, walking, gardens. ”