Great Pyrenees are big dogs and need lots of interaction and exercise and too often they are too big to play with other dogs so lets see if we can get a few Pyrenees owners in the Austin area A group to get together so these big boys and girls can play. If you have another big dog like a Kangal, Akbash or Anatolian Shepherd and need play mates feel free to join http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyrenees

The purpose of this group is to make a POSITIVE difference in the lives of animals and the environment they live in.  Many people have a love for animals, and are completely unaware of the underground world of animal cruelty and suffering.  We are to educate them, especially the children, about the importance of animal rights and respect.  We are in this group to be the voices of all animals great and small. This is an animal "activist" group but we will not name ourselves as such because in the …

The House Rabbit Resource Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of domestic rabbits by: Educating people about caring for companion rabbits as house pets Facilitating rabbit rescues and adoptions Promoting rabbit advocacy and welfare We are also a network of house-rabbit enthusiasts in Austin, Texas who help each other with information, support, outreach and camaraderie. “Your friends may tire of your endless rabbit tales, but we won’t!” We advocate: Res …

This group will help in the planning of a new zoo for Austin. A zoo that is accredited and credentialed and can cooperate with other zoos' conservation efforts.

RuffTail Runners (formerly "Jog-a-Dog") is a program brought to you by Team Spiridon, that encourages runners to run with shelter dogs, giving the dogs a little more exercise “off-campus”, away from the stressful shelter environment. As a result, they are better-adjusted, healthier, and therefore, more adoptable. This program is for runners, or at least walkers who can get the dogs out for a few miles - higher paces keep the dogs more focused and gives them more exercise, and makes some of them …

Reunion Rescue is a longtime pit bull rescue which started in San Francisco. Today we rescue in both California and Texas. We've saved hundreds and hundreds of dogs over the years and placed them in wonderful happy homes. Reunion Rescue has found a way to treat, train and feed these beautiful dogs to optimize maximum health and a long happy life. We want to share this good news with others and need help. The Reunion Rescue No-Kill Refuge is the only operation of its kind in the world. All of the …

This Meetup Group is for People who Love their dogs and want to socialize with other people who also love dogs. Austin Dog People want to spend time with their dogs whenever they can. Their dogs are like family. Do you work all the time and don’t spend enough time with your dog on your days off? Feeling guilty when going off to meet friends and your dog gives you the sad look that asks: Can I come too? Please! Austin Dog People enjoy doggie play dates, socializing with people at different places …

This group is designed to educate, inform, and enlighten. I am a veterinarian in Austin and I know how difficult it is for both veterinarians and pet owners to cover all topics during one visit. We know that you want the best for your pet and so do we. This group is not meant to be in place of veterinary visits or veterinary care but to supplement and inform. We will get together once a month and discuss a pre-set topic, for about an hour. Please DO NOT bring your pet or ask specific questions a …

Come join us for a walk on a Saturday morning -- this will provide the opportunity to socialize and exercise through an on-leash pack walk with our rescue dogs and allies. Let's show the public what great pets shelter and rescue dogs make! This will be every 3rd Saturday. Participants should plan to gather at the This is NOT an off-leash area, and our walks are always on-leash, but there is always a chance that other owners may not comply. Please Bring water for you and your dogs, as well as cle …

Let's get together for some good conversation and dog play/exercise. I started this because there just aren't any groups that I could find for Mutts aka Designer Dogs, as I call mine. Only the Pit Bull group stated that pit mixes were ok but that left my Sharp-Pei rescue out. I started this group because I wanted to meet others who have chosen to give their hearts & homes to dogs that sometimes are totally left out. We can meet at the Round Rock Dog Depot for the first meeting and since I'm new …