Meet other rabbit guardians, share stories and questions and snuggle/groom rescued rabbits. This group will emphasize rabbit rescue and adoptions from shelters and rescues-- not breeding or buying rabbits. This is not a forum for debate about spay/neuter, breeding or showing rabbits. Learn about the many fun volunteer opportunities to help rabbits at SaveABunny and Bay area shelters. SaveABunny is a creative, contemporary and volunteer-oriented nonprofit rescue group dedicated to rescuing rabbit …

The Hayward Hiking Club has hikes scheduled for almost every Saturday on trails in parks and preserves throughout the Bay Area. The hikes vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Each hike is different. Distances range from 5 to 12 miles. Elevation gains range from flat to 2500 feet. We typically meet for carpooling at one of 3 locations in Hayward, Castro Valley, or San Lorenzo (in the Bay Area, California). Passengers pay the driver an amount based on the distance driven and expenses such as …

HumVeganity events are open to folks of all persuasions - omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Some say HUMANity, we say VEGANity. What's the difference? Veganity is the vegan way of being human. It's not for all creatures - and perhaps not for all humans. But for those who embrace its delicious healthful bounty – through a variety of reasons including, health, morality, spirituality, environmental impact, animal welfare and animal rights – there are limitless benefits. Join us for delicious din …

Thank you for your interest in Muttville! If you have found yourself at this page than you are either: • Someone that happened upon us on Meetup and is interested in working with us to help senior dogs find forever homes. Super! We are always looking for caring, enthusiastic, dedicated senior dogs lovers to join our team, and there are many different ways in which you can volunteer with Muttville - all of them are fun, rewarding and are a great help to the mutts. If this is you, then we ask th …

Join fellow Reiki practitioners and animal lovers for group healing sessions for animals in need. Together we will create a warm, sensitive, powerful and supportive environment to offer on-site and distant healing to rescued animals and causes that alleviate animal suffering. This group is for emotionally healthy healers to come together in a quiet and safe environment to offer love and healing to animals in need. Many of the animals have been neglected, traumatized or are grieving, and they d …

Welcome Dog, Pup and Mutt Pals, If you’re a Peninsula Dweller, a Coastal Local, a City Habitant, a Suburban Neighbor or a little of everything with a Love of Dogs, you’ve found your group! The Peninsula Dog Owners group is all about cool “dog and their people” gigs. From hikes, to social parties, to a session at the park, even some community work for good measure – we’re diligently filling our doggy social calendar for everyone’s benefit. We invite you to send us your suggestions on things you’d …

This is a group for people passionate about helping support dog rescue groups in the Bay Area, our feature rescue group is Doggie Protective Services. We want to help place dogs in foster homes, work adoption days, find ways to educate the general public on the importance of spay and neuter. If you love dogs, have always been aware of the problems but didn't know how to help, join us and together we can make a difference. We don't have all the answers so we look for members to contribute ideas.. …

Azaya Ranch Sanctuary is a non-profit animal rescue and sanctuary in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. What started out over twenty years ago as one woman’s passion, has now grown into a full-fledged rescue and sanctuary that exists to save animals from euthanasia and find them loving, forever homes. Our animals come from shelters from all over California, including Bakersfield, Lake County, Ukiah, and, of course, San Francisco. Many of the animals we rescue have been abused, neglected, an …

Welcome to Stonecliffe Animal Rescue!! We have been a no-kill shelter since 2003 and we are located in Lemoore, California on 10 acres. Here, the dogs are able to freely run and play together after they have received all their vaccinations. We adopt a lot of small breed puppies and dogs, whelping mothers and emergency cases. Our rescue facility is a no-kill shelter that is operated by few volunteers. Our rescued dogs are exposed to cats, horses and many large and small dogs. All the dogs learn t …

The San Francisco SPCA has been saving the lives of cats and dogs in San Francisco for 143 years. As the leader in the no-kill shelter movement, the SF SPCA finds new homes for over 4,000 animals a year and treats thousands more through community outreach programs. The SF SPCA mission is to end animal abandonment by reducing the population through aggressive spay/neuter campaigns, by providing resources and information to people to keep animals in the home, and by strengthening the human-animal …

I am new to caring for Feral Cats in my neighborhood in Oakland and would love to meet other cat lovers who want to care for cats in their community. Share ideas, visit each other's cat communities, TNR together, share stories, etc. If this is you, I would LOVE to meet you and support us coming together.

The San Francisco Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS) supports the mission, vision, and values of the national organization: to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. Whales, dolphins, and porpoises face more challenges today than at any other time in history. More than ever before, we must explore innovative, strategic ways to ensure the protection, safety, and welfare of cetaceans, and restore the …

This group is for all Pit Bull and other bully breed owners in the East Bay. We will host organized walks where we can show off how amazing these dogs truly are! All dogs are welcome, including dogs with some social issues. This is a great way to work on socializing your dog in a controlled and safe manner. All dogs must be on a leash (no retractable leashes or long lines), and everyone must be respectful of each others pets and avoid leash greeting your dog(s) without asking owner's permission. …

We are animal lovers who empower people to lend a PAW in helping to save homeless pets. Let's work together to help every adoptable pet find a forever home!

Tiger conservation has gone high-tech. Using remote camera traps, software programs that identify individual tigers captured in photographs, and other cutting-edge tools, Wildlife Conservation Society researchers are making major strides in protecting these endangered great cats. To help us safeguard their most critical habitats, we’ve joined forces with tech pros who share our commitment, and need your support. Our mission is urgent: Fewer than 3,200 wild tigers exist in the world today. Of thi …

This is a group for anyone who has, wants, is thinking about adopting, or used to have a cat. If you HAVE a cat, perhaps you'd like to discuss veterinary care with other feline parents. If you are thinking about adopting a cat, you might want to talk to others about where they got their four-legged friend. If you used to have a cat, aren't ready for a new one, but still want to enjoy the company, a meetup with cat families might be ideal. This also goes for anyone who wants a cat, though circums …

We want to jolt the animal rights movement with activism that is smart, stylish, social-media savvy, and not afraid to shoot for the moon. What's different about us? 1. We dream big. There's an illusion of stability in every system. But find the right pressure point, and the house of cards will fall. 2. We use stories and emotions. We tell stories from the animals’ perspective. Stories to move you. Stories to change the world. 3. We work to inspire activists and activism. Virtuous cycles are the …

Calling all bunny slaves! Looking to get your bunny some play dates with like-minded individuals that have fallen victim to the twitch of a bun's nose? Located in the East Bay and would love to have bunny play dates, where you can come with all your bunny knowledge to share with the rest of the group!

Hello and welcome to St Francis All Creature Rescue!!! We are a 'True' no-kill animal rescue organization, founded in 1992. We are a 100% volunteer based organization located in the King's Canyon/Sequoia National Park Foothills east of Fresno. We provide animals a second chance for a new life through rescue and adoptions into new furrever homes. we also strive to help eliminate animal over-population and euthanasia through education and by encouraging the spay/neuter of all pets. We are a federa …

The mission of this community is to connect volunteer photographers and adoption agencies to create the possibility that every pet available for adoption is accompanied with a high quality portfolio that showcases how beautiful they really are. It is the intent of this community to provide opportunities for photographers to practice their techniques, promote their brand, learn and be inspired by each other, while creating beautiful piece of art to help facilitate successful fostering and adoptio …

This is a group for nonprofit leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area who are either interested in learning about using GlobalGiving for their online fundraising, or are already using GlobalGiving and want to stay updated on new tools and techniques. The group is open to leaders regardless of where program services are located.  Looking forward to meeting you and enabling you to take your online fundraising to the next level!