I am forming this group for JRT owners in the east valley. After reading the names of other folks interested in such a group (including my friend Sandi who runs the Russell Rescue located near Recker and Baseline), I thought I'd try my hand at organizing a Meetup Group. We'll start small and build from there. If this group gets to be too much for me, I'll ask the membership for help. Let's get our very social little dogs together for some fun. As I type that, I feel the need to at least …

4M: Makers, Modders and Masters at the Micro-Factory Every month we get together to learn how to make or mod something cool. So far we've learned about car and helicopter building, guns, dog training, and more. If you're a "Master" of your craft, get in touch - we'd love to learn from you! We'll feature you at one of the 4M events so you can teach the group what you know. We always feature great local food, usually from Short Leash Hot Dogs, and Mojo Ice Bowl.

… FEMA(Federal Emergency Response Agency) under Homeland security is in the process of preparing to release two new animals in disaster modules for training response planning activities for animals affected by disasters. Our own ability to react safely, effectively and without further harm, occurs when we are willing to look squarely at our weaknesses to prepare out strengths to change from victims to victors over the unexpected, when help cant wait will grow and evolve with the classes, activiti …

Arizona is one of the best places to go hiking and visit the great outdoors. At Trail Mix Hiking, we hope to bring together those like minded individuals who share a passion for hiking and want to experience nature.  All ages are welcome to join us (humans and dogs). Our hikes are typically intermediate with some more challenging treks thrown in, each hike is different.  We would like to see people dedicated to enjoying the wilderness and respecting our environment, and of course... hiking! …

Hiking is a great cross training exercise that can incorporate cardiovascular activity with resistance training.  We have beginner hikers to extreme trail/running/rock climbing hikers. We hike the following WEEKLY... CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN (Cholla Trail: Camelback/Invergordon), every TUESDAY. NORTH MOUNTAIN (Peoria/7th Street), every THURSDAY....OR SUNRISE MOUNTAIN (Happy Valley/83rd Avenue)....OR.. WESTWING MOUNTAIN (Happy Valley/83rd Avenue) MOUNT UNION (Prescott National Forest, meet at http://ww …

WE NEED PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF HOMELESS CATS AND DOGS VOLUNTEER LOCATIONS: North Scottsdale and Chandler/Tempe PLEASE EMAIL: jennydamore@gmail.com ADOPTION REPRESENTATIVES: (CATS ONLY position in SCOTTSDALE) Evening weekday and daytime weekend shifts available at our PETsMART location at 90th Street/Shea in North Scottdale. Talk to the general public about adoptions. This role is fun because you interact with many pet-loving people while cuddlin …

With AZ Mountain Biking, you will find all different types of rides from hard or easy, long or short, Phoenix areas or trails north in Prescott, Payson and Flagstaff. There are skills classes for the beginner to the advanced racer, training programs, free fitness tips, even dog-friendly rides. You can even request a specific ride; the day, the time, the terrain. There is something for everyone! Take a look at the web-site; the calendar, the postings and photos, to see if AZMB would be right for …

You probably have some friends who like it in the hash... Come run with us! We meet every Monday, Wednesday, most Saturdays, Full Moons, and other special days. All levels of runners and walkers are encouraged. Get some exercise and have a great time doing it. Bring your dog (sometimes)! Or cat (never)! We run, (between bars mostly), drink and generally have a silly time. Hashers are a loosely organized (disorganized) group of half-minds who get together to run, drink, enjoy irreverence and have …