Welcome to SoCoFL!! I designed this group to be a gathering place for friends, both new and old, to get together and enjoy ourselves in both virtual AND real world circumstances while making a difference as we go.  As fun-loving as this Group is (and approximately 70 - 80 people join us monthly) --- I am merging it with my OTHER Meetup Group -- Cocktails for a Cause to Benefit Cats Exclusive! This has evolved to being the OFFICIAL Meetup group that schedules fundraising events to benefit Cats Ex …

Animal Rescue Network is a network of many non-profit organizations through out Florida that rescues animals that are severely injured, abused, feral pets and/or from kill shelters in Florida. They all provide medical care for those animals in need, rehabilitates them, finds loving foster homes until they are adopted out to permanent loving homes. This group is for all animal lovers who want to get together with like minded animal lovers for planned social events that also wish to give back to a …

A message from your new organizer, Shari Kavalin I joined this group when it first launched as it seemed it was much akin to another group that I organize… Social Networking for the Socially Conscious – or www.SoCoFL.com  I received a notice, as did all of you, that this group was being disbanded and they were looking for a new organizer.  I clicked through to find more of what was entailed and *tag* I became *it*! That being said, now that I’m here, I wish to relaunch this group as a sister t …

Pack \'pak\ n: a group or band of people or animals. In our case it's both and our PACK stands for People And Canine Kinship.  With an emphasis on the importance of exercise and socialization, Rocco's PACK Out 'n' About aims to bring active (and non-aggressive/fearful) dogs and owners together for fun filled activities and outings.

We decided to start a new meetup group dedicated to rescuing animals, promoting spay/neuter, organize and participate in fun fundraising events, educating and providing the public with low cost spay/neuter and vaccines. We are looking for members who share our passion and love for animals. We are always trying to come up with new and exciting events and welcome new faces and fresh ideas. Luv-A-Pet is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2004. We normally rescue puppies and kittens but w …

Compassion Barn integrates the rescue and care of abused and neglected farm animals with humane education for "at-risk" youth. In addition, we offer free humane education presentations which conclude with vegan fare. We are based at Caring Fields, a 23-acre sanctuary in Palm City, FL, which is owned and managed by the Pegasus Foundation. The site is currently home to a humane education center and horse and cat, rescue and adoption groups. Compassion Barn is a collaboration of KidsHelpAnimals.c …