“ Hi! I am Lisa Lotito owner of Good Paws Good Cause - apparel & accessories fur people & pets! I have 3 brands: Fur A Cure, Fur A Home and Fur The Earth. With every purchase, donations are made to good causes. Visit www.GoodPawsGoodCause.org today! ”

“ I am a teacher who is looking for some support in getting in shape and finding additional friends. ”

“ My husband and 2 children (12 and 18) are owned by a black and tan smooth named Star. We just moved to Pittsburgh from Vermont. We are interested in helping Star become more social with small dogs and children. ”

“ I got Logan from an abused home. Now, he's my spoiled little baby. He's an only child though, I would love for him to meet up & have friends to play with. He's 2 1/2, very friendly, and energetic. At times he thinks he's a tough guy, but he's a softy ”

“ I too talk endlessly about the weenie dogs. My boy Max is just the most awesome weenie dog. The love you get from them is unlike any other dog. I think my husband likes him too! ”

“ Interested in meeting other Dachshund lovers ”

“ Steve and Sally Larotonda ”

“ I love dachshunds! I had Mickey Hickey for 17 years. 11 days later, I rescued 4 mo. old Marinara Cerminara. ”

“ Just moved to Pittsburgh w/ my b/f; interested in making new friends and getting together with people who have common interests. I like working with animals, reading, drinking tea, knitting, rock music, live bands, seeing movies, and women's issues. ”

“ I want local Dachshund Meetups because my dogs need to socialize! ”

“ I want these Meetups because my little lady Mya (3 yrs old) loves to play and would LOVE some other doxie playmates. I just moved to PGH and she left her best friend Rocky my bro's lab/chow mix and is lonely! She's the black and tan (cutest one)! ”

“ Little Benny just turned 1 and is ready to make some friends of his own kind. He loves other doggies but is always the smallest in the group. ”

“ Moe is 4 years old we rescued him about a year ago, and now we are crazy in love with him; I am looking to meet up with other dachshund lovers to exchange tips and info since I am new to the dachshund world. ”