Community Meetups

Meet animal lovers around shared interests.

Discover casual, community-centered gatherings built around animals, shared interests, and responsible participation.

Organizer, participation, venue, and safety details are shown according to the event's approved visibility rules.

A woman hugging a husky puppyDog Walk & SocialSun, 9:00 AM
A corgi and a terrier running togetherNew Owner Circle
A kingfisher perched on a branchBirdwatching Walk

Recommended meetups

A basset hound trotting across a lawnWeekly

Sun, Sep 28 · 9:00 AM

Sunday Morning Dog Walk & Social

Public venue

Animals welcomeAll ages

Golden Retriever Guardians · Golden Retriever Guardians community

18 of 25 spots filled

A woman and a tabby cat at a table with a houseplantMonthly

Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM

New Cat Owner Support Circle

Public venue

People-onlyAll ages

Sacramento Animal Rescue · Sacramento Animal Rescue community

9 of 20 spots filled

Three people with binoculars on a woodland path

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 AM

Birdwatching Walk for Beginners

Approximate area

People-onlyAll ages

Community Wildlife Educators Network · Community Wildlife Educators Network community

11 of 15 spots filled

Two women on a sofa with a beagleMonthly

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM

Senior Pet Support Meetup

Public venue

Animals optionalAll ages

Sacramento Animal Rescue

Full — 15 of 15 spots filled

A lizard basking on a rock

Sun, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM

Reptile Enthusiasts Social

Shared after approval

Animals welcomeAdults only

Independent host (community member)

6 of 12 spots filled

A man holding a puppy at an outdoor caféMonthly

Wed, Oct 14 · 6:30 PM

Foster Volunteer Welcome Meetup

Shared with attendees only

People-onlyAdults only

Second Chance Animal Shelter · Second Chance Animal Shelter community

7 of 20 spots filled

A woman in a sun hat nuzzling a horse

Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AM

Horse Lovers Trail Meetup

Approximate area

Animals welcomeGuardian required

Meadowbrook Sanctuary · Meadowbrook Sanctuary community

5 of 10 spots filled

A fluffy puppy held on someone's lapWeekly

Wed, Oct 21 · 5:30 PM

Puppy Socialization Playdate

Public venue

Animals welcomeAll ages

Golden State Rescue Alliance · Golden State Rescue Alliance community

Full — 20 of 20 spots filled

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Recurring series & community meetups

A woman walking several dogs through a parkWeekly

Sun, Sep 28 · 9:00 AM

Sunday Morning Dog Walk & Social

Public venue

Animals welcomeAll ages

Golden Retriever Guardians · Golden Retriever Guardians community

18 of 25 spots filled

A tabby cat perched on a bearded man's shoulderMonthly

Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM

New Cat Owner Support Circle

Public venue

People-onlyAll ages

Sacramento Animal Rescue · Sacramento Animal Rescue community

9 of 20 spots filled

A man hugging an older dog in a wheeled harnessMonthly

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM

Senior Pet Support Meetup

Public venue

Animals optionalAll ages

Sacramento Animal Rescue

Full — 15 of 15 spots filled

Volunteers in matching shirts at a meetingMonthly

Wed, Oct 14 · 6:30 PM

Foster Volunteer Welcome Meetup

Shared with attendees only

People-onlyAdults only

Second Chance Animal Shelter · Second Chance Animal Shelter community

7 of 20 spots filled

A chocolate Labrador licking its noseWeekly

Wed, Oct 21 · 5:30 PM

Puppy Socialization Playdate

Public venue

Animals welcomeAll ages

Golden State Rescue Alliance · Golden State Rescue Alliance community

Full — 20 of 20 spots filled

Trust & participation

Code of conduct

Every meetup follows Zoiko Social’s community standards. Organizers may add reasonable additional expectations.

Bringing an animal? Read the rules first

Organizers state species, handling, environment, and safety requirements — never assumed from event photos.

Venue & location privacy

Exact details are shown only according to the event’s approved visibility rules — sometimes only after RSVP or approval.

Youth & family participation

Age policy is set by the organizer and shown clearly — never inferred from a meetup’s title or description.

Trust signals, kept separate

Organizer identity, community affiliation, professional status, and sponsorship are shown as distinct signals — never merged into one “verified” badge.

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