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 …

Even if you are not vegan yet, our main goal is to meet other kind, compassionate, and healthy seeking people on the third sunday of the month at 5:30 pm for vegan potlucks and/or presentations, speakers, educational DVDs. We also have monthly dine outs, fitness excursions, book clubs and any other ideas you have regarding health, animal welfare and earth sustainablilty. When we have potlucks, please bring a plant based or vegan dish (no dairy or eggs) to our potlucks so that everyone can eat al …

Do you possess a special spirit of compassion that doesn't allow you to turn away from animal suffering? Do you feel called upon to do something to help change the way animals are treated? My intent is to post events and issues of interest.  Participation can be individual or as a group, as energy and time permit.  For example, on August 22 Dr Melanie Joy spoke at the Artisan building on Del Paso Blvd about "Why we love dogs, eat pigs, and wear cows". I will also list "pages" of animal friendly …

GVALOA is for lesbians and their special guests with a passion for a relaxed outdoor social adventure that will let you enjoy our recreation paradise in the Grass Valley (Sierra-Nevada-Placer County) Area. Open to all ages, abilities, couples and singles, we will leisurely explore the surrounding forested riverine terrain on horses, skis and snowshoes, touring kayaks, mountain bikes, golf carts, sailing vessels, and our sandles/boots. All that is needed is for you to provide your own equipment a …

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 …

This group is for responsible Pit Bull owners and advocates who want to get involved with Chako and join in our events, classes, activities and other offerings in the area (free and paid). Not only do we hold standing walks (such as the Proud to be an American Walk on the Fourth of July) but we also offer classes, workshops, fun BBQs, etc.! Why should you join our meetup calendar? We will occasionally be offering member-only surprises for our meetup members that will not be offered to the genera …

A compassionate group who meet to learn how to eat with compassion...a fully plant based, vegan diet and learn how to exercise to stay fit, inside and out! All levels of fitness are welcome and you will learn how to cook and eat to maintain your health and lose weight or gain strength! Stay tuned for nutrition and fitness workouts to come! Please sign up on Sacramento Vegan Society Meetup as well! Check out our website too: www.sacramentovegansociety.com I love helping people get fit, inside and …

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 …

We are very excited to announce that we are in the process of filing for our nonprofit status in the state of California. Once up and running, we will be located in Healdsburg, California in the beautiful Chalk Hill area. While still in the early stages of planning, our goal is to provide homeless and rescued horses with a safe and nurturing environment where each horses' individual needs will be met. All horses will be cared for, loved, evaluated on an ongoing basis, and any gaps in training wi …

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. …

My goal as a group is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for Beginners to trust themselves and be open to any or all of their 7 Intuitive Gifts. And to provide ways to fine tune the information they get as they advance to Intermediate classes. 7 main senses or Gifts: clairvoyance (clear seeing), clairaudience (clear hearing), clairsentience (clear sensing), claircognizance (clear knowing), clairalience (clear smelling), clairambience (clear tasting) clairtangency (clear touching/psychometry …

El Dorado County is home to thousands of dogs & their humans. We all want places to go & things to do that we can share with our pups. This group will share with you the wide array of fun events that you & your furry best friend will love. WOOF!

IMPERFECT DOGS (and handlers) ARE WELCOME! If you are looking for a positive environment where you can work your dog around other people and dogs, you found it! This group is all about building a positive relationship and bond with your dog through science based training and benevolent leadership with fun activities and events. We host free weekly walks so that you can work on your dog's loose leash walking, socialization, and/or reactivity challenges in a relaxed environment and with guidance …

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!