Puppy & Critter Community Archives: where we are one community.
Canada
This region includes - Canada.
Local Groups
VAN-PAH - Vancouver Pups and Handlers
The Vancouver Pups and Handlers Society (VAN-PAH) was a group dedicated to the human pup and those who love them.
CAL-PAH - Calgary Pets and Handlers
Calgary Pets and Handlers is an officially incorporated society founded by, comprised of and for people in Calgary and surrounding area into animal role-play. Animal role-play, also known also known as Pet Play, has become an immersive sub-culture with groups like us popping up all over the world
MAR-PAH - Maritime Pups and Handlers
The Maritime Pups & Handlers is a community based in the Canadian Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador composed of pups, Handlers and friends. We are interested in all aspects of human puppy play from the gear, to the play, to the strong sense of pack and community that comes from being a pup.
Pacific - U.S.A.
This region includes - Washington, Oregon, California, and Alaska.
Local Groups
So Cal Creatures
SoCal Creatures was created to be different. Truly inclusive in both voice and action, actively inviting ALL with accepting, loving hearts to come and be part of our family.
PDX-PAH - Portland Pets and Handlers
(Portland Pets & Handlers) is a community for those interested in human-pet play.
SEA-PAH - Seattle Pups and Handlers
The Seattle Pups and Handlers Association (SEA-PAH) is a group that is devoted to the human-pup and human-pet, and those that love them. This is a place for pets, handlers and people curious about pup play in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We are a group in the Seattle area that has been created to promote the human-pup/human-pet lifestyle, organize social activities for its members, educate its members and the public about human-pups/human-pets and their handlers; and to raise funds for local charities and the wider human-pup/human-pet community.
D-PAH - Desert Pups and Handlers
Desert Pups and Handlers is a group of Pups and Handlers in Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities of California’s Coachella Valley who have come together to foster an understanding of not only the Pup community, but the greater Leather, BDSM and kink communities as a whole.
SAN-PAH - San Diego Pups and Handlers
Founded in 2014 as a place for pet players & their handlers. In and around the San Diego Area.
IN-PAH - Inland Northwest Pets/Pups & Handlers
(Spokane, Washington)
Inland Northwest Pups and Handlers, a group for all pup, pet, kink, and handler enthusiasts in the Inland Northwest region. Come and explore your pup or pet side, meet other like-minded people, and have fun with us.
BAY-PAH - Bay Area Pups and Handlers
BAY-PAH is the newest San Francisco Bay Area social group for human puppies and handlers! We specialize in bringing puppies and furries together, and exploring the intersection of these different, yet similar fandoms.
The San Francisco K9 Unit
The San Francisco K9 Unit is a social and educational organization for people who enjoy "puppy play." We provide an outlet for human pups (and other pets) to explore their animal side while in their canine headspace. We reach out to those who are curious about this form of socialization and provide information on what to expect. We educate the larger community about the ideas behind puppy play and try to erase misconceptions for a healthier community.
SOR-PAH - S.O.R. Pups & Handlers
Southern Oregon regent pup and handlers.
Mountain - U.S.A.
This region includes - Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Local Groups
BOI-PAH - Boise Pups & Handlers
(Boise Pups & Handlers) is an organization dedicated to the human pup, kitties’, those that watch over them and love them.
DEN-PAH - Denver Pups & Handlers
Den-PAH is a group for ALL Colorado puppies and handlers to come together to socialize and educate with those who share an interest in the puppy/handler lifestyle.
Las Vegas Puppies. This group is for our community to meet, express ourselves, and have fun together. For those of you who are puppies and/or handlers in the Las Vegas area, we are always happy to have you.
This group is created for the sole purpose of bringing together Pups/Alphas/Betas/Omegas/Handlers together in and around the Albuquerque, NM area. This group will be working hard to get time and space for mosh pits, movie times, special events and contest, game nights and bar nights. It doesn't matter what we do as long as we go out and be who we are Pups and Handlers.
This group is devoted to the human-dog, and those that love them. This is a place for pups, handlers and people curious about pup play in Arizona, and those who want to stay abreast of what we're doing in Arizona. We are a group in the based primarily in the Phoenix area, and expanding to the rest of the state, that has been created to educate people about what pup play is as well as have a family of friends where they can be comfortable about this fun type of play.
West North Central - U.S.A.
This region includes - North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.
Local Groups
NW-PAH - Northwest PAH
NWPAH is a non-profit community organization committed to creating safe spaces for anyone interested in exploring PAH dynamics through education, events, outreach, fundraising, and organizing in the Pacific Northwest Region.
IA-PAH - Iowa Pets and Handlers
Iowa Pets and Handlers (IA-PAH) is a social group dedicated to promoting human pet play through education and events.
Midnight Howl KC
Midnight Howl KC is a community-oriented social collective dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for pets and handlers.
MW-PAH - Midwest Pet & Handler
A central meeting place for Pups (and all animals) and Handlers alike from the Midwest.
STL-PAH - Saint Louis Pups & Handlers
STL-PAH - Saint Louis Puppy & Handlers is a safe, fun and social group for those into puppy and pet play. The group's home bar is JJ's Clubhouse in Saint Louis and has a variety of events through the year where those interested can "pup out"! Since there is no "boy" group active in Saint Louis we are also welcoming all boys as well (after all every boy needs a pup!)
North Star Kennel Club
The North Star Kennel Club is devoted to the human-pups and -pets, their handlers, and those that love them. This is a place for pups, pets, handlers and people curious about pup and pet play in Minnesota and the Midwest. We are located in Minneapolis and strive to educate people about what pup and pet play is, as well as have a family of friends where they can be comfortable about this fun type of play.
TCPP - Twin Cities Puppy Pack
A social club designed to provide a safe environment for members of the club & community, educational and recreation needs of the member, and raise funds for local charities, club actives, and club education to help prevent community deterioration.
West South Central - U.S.A.
This region includes - Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Local Groups
NOLA-PAH - New Orleans Pups and Handlers
The New Orleans Pups and Handlers Association is a not for profit group open to all members of the Pup and Pet Community, and their supprters. ​Our goal is to promote and educate about the Pup Community while working diligently to improve the Greater New Orleans Community around us by joining with other organization in our area and raising funds for charities on our own.
Monroe-PAH
A pet play group from Monroe, Louisiana!
ARK-PAH - Arkansas Pups and Handlers
ARK-PAH Arkansas Pups and Handlers.
Texas Puppy Club
Texas Puppy Club is a non-profit social club (incorporated in the state of Texas) formed to bring together the clubs and pups from around the state and South Central region. Our purpose is to create a safe space in which the human pups, pets, and handlers can gather, learn, and grow.
Bayou City Pups
A social pack striving to better itself and the community in which it thrives.
​Only through education, socialization, leadership and service can our common goals of personal and community growth be realized. We are a pack: unique individuals coming together to make a stronger whole.
The Boop Society
We are the Boop Society of Central Texas, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding organizational support for local, social, and educational events in the Central Texas area. We host 4 monthly social events, quarterly educational workshops, moshes, find volunteers to aid setting up events, and help assess locations and organizations for suitable safe spaces to ensure that they have the equipment necessary to safely host and promote pet play. We accept all critters (pups, kittens, ponies, dragons, and any other species, existing or imagined) and lovers of regardless of gender, sexuality, and background and help them find the best ways for them to live their best critter life. We hope to be a resource for any information a pet player may be looking for, and always look to help facilitate anything a pet player wants to make happen when we can.
DFW Kennel Club
DFW Kennel Club is a pet play group focusing on the DFW metroplex. We have a monthly mosh at the Dallas Eagle, and an 18+ mosh at a local dungeon.
SAKK - San Antonio’s Pup and Pet Social Club
We are a San Antonio, Texas non-incorporated
nonprofit group established in 2021
creating a framework for pups and pet players to produce events and share education about the history and culture of pup play as well as advocating for positive
community involvement for all kinds
of Leather and LGBTQIA+ interests.
A 501c3 non-profit organization working on helping our community
One Paw
One love
For our community
Dallas Ft. Worth Pups & Handlers Society, Our Mission is to advocate for the LGBTQ & Pet Play Communities by promoting acceptance, equality and inclusivity. We strive to create an environment in which individuals are able to express themselves while providing education, events and more!
East North Central - U.S.A.
This region includes - Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
Local Groups
Ruff Pups CNKY - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Ruff Pups
Ruff Pups CNKY is a social group that is devoted to the human-pup, and those that love them in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.
INDY-PAH - Indianapolis Pets & Handlers
Indy PAH represents Indianapolis and the greater state area, along with pets and Handlers (and pups too!) from each state surrounding Indiana that we also affectionately call our own, providing a safe social group with events and activities for pets, handlers and other critters to learn, play and share their experiences with their community.
OH-PAH - Ohio Pups and Handlers
WIN-PAH - Windy City Pups and Handlers
Windy City Pups and Handlers (WIN-PAH) is dedicated to creating a focused space for Human Pups/Dogs & Handlers.
MI-PAH: Michigan Pups and Handlers. The purpose of this group is to be an open forum where pups and handlers from the Michigan area can come to in order to share information and resources, ask questions, and get the word out about puppy related events.
East South Central - U.S.A.
This region includes - Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Local Groups
NASH-PAH
NASH-PAH is here to reflect the growing interest in forming a pup and handler group specific to the Nashville TN, and surrounding area.
MEM-PAH - Memphis Puppies & Handlers
Memphis Puppies and Handlers (MEM-PAH) is a group for Memphis and surrounding areas pups and handlers to get together, have discussions, play, and just generally have fun. We are open to everyone!
Mid Atlantic - U.S.A.
This region includes - New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Local Groups
NYC-PAH - New York City Pups and Handlers
NYC-PAH exists for the growth, education and promotion of the human pup community in New York City and the surrounding areas.
UNY-PAH - Upstate Pups & Handlers
A group for the Pups and Handlers of Upstate New York!
HLP - Home for Lost Pets, NJ
HLP is an LGBTQI fetish social club focusing on the needs of it's members. We truly want those who feel lost to have a home with us.
We all come together with the common ground of fun and carefree humanpup play which helps all of us temporarily escape the realities of life.
At HLP events you are invited to "be who you want to be."
ECKC - East Coast Kennel Club
The East Coast Kennel Club is a social & educational group for human pups, handlers, and everyone els
South Atlantic - U.S.A.
This region includes - West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Local Groups
NCF-PAH - North & Central Florida Pets & Handlers
NCF-PAH is an open and inclusive like-minded group of enthusiastic participants of human pup/pet/critter play and their supporters in the North & Central Florida areas, including Tampa Bay, Gainesville/Ocala, Orlando/Space Coast, Jacksonville, and more.
We strive to provide safe spaces and support for our members on their journey of self-discovery and an open dialogue of hot-button topics with the goal of educating those willing to learn.
South Florida Critter Ark
South Florida Critter Ark. We are in process of building an Ark, a safe place where human critters of ALL kinds and their owner/handlers (if they have one) can gather and be free to express themselves. Critters without owners, handlers without critters are of course welcome. Everyone is welcome here, whether this is a new exploration for you or if you’re a well seasoned critter or handler.
South Florida Kennel Club
The South Florida Kennel club, a group of puppies and handlers from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The Hound Pound
A Orlando puppy for profit organization that host local event nights.
MCO-PAH - Orlando Pups and Handlers
The Orlando Pet and handler group.
SAV-PAH - Southern Virginia Pets & Handlers
Southeastern Virginia Pets and Handlers Association (SVA-PAH) is a group that is dedicated to those that human-pet, and those that love them. This is a place for pets, handlers and people curious about pet play on the East Coast. We are a group in the Tidewater Area of Virginia that was formed out of a need to fill a void for those that are into the Pet and Handler Lifestyle with no organized community to call their own. SVA-PAH is devoted to educating people about what pet play is, as well to provide a close knit family-feel for all members to feel free to be who they are!
NC-PAH - North Carolina Pups and Handlers
The North Carolina Pups and Handlers (NC-PAH) is an informal group that is devoted to the human-pup, and those that love them. This is a place for pups, handlers and people curious about pup play in the North Carolina and beyond. We are a group that has been created to educate people about what pup play is, as well as have a family of friends where they can be comfortable about this fun type of play.
​LAP - The League of Atlanta Pups
​At its core the League of Atlanta Pups seeks to foster a community. Pups, handlers, Furries, Pet Players and all Pup Adjacent People are welcome. Creating safe spaces, providing education, and allowing pups to express who they are leads the group to one statement……One Pack for All."
Capital Pets and Handlers
​Capital Pups and Handlers is a social club for persons 18 years of age or older; of all genders and gender expressions; races and ethnicities; sexual orientations; creeds and religions; and those with perceived sensory, mental, or physical disabilities. The primary region of focus is the District of Columbia metropolitan region, defined as the area within a 50-mile radius from the center of the Washington Monument
New England - U.S.A.
This region includes - Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Local Groups
New England Unleashed
​New England Unleashed is a group dedicated to those in the pet play community. We hold events where anyone 18 or older may attend, as none of our events server or allow alcohol.
The Wicked-PAH - Wicked Pets and Handlers
The Wicked Pets and Handlers Association (wickedpah) serves the Greater Boston, Greater Providence, and surrounding areas. We are inclusive of all gender identifications, non-identifications, and transgender pups and pets.
Northern Europe
This region includes - Ireland, United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Local Groups
A group joining all the human Pups, Dogs, Pets and Handlers of the north! The North UK has a strong and exciting human pet play community.
The UK's biggest and most well known social group for human pups!
WAG - CHEW - WOOF - BE DOG!
Eastern Europe
This region includes - Poland, Czechian, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
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Western Europe
This region includes - Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Liechtenstein.
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Southern Europe
This region includes - Spain, Italy, Portugal, Monaco, Croatia, Serbia, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, and San Marino.
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Pacific Ocean
This region includes - Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
Local Groups
Sirius Pups
The Sirius Pup Pack was formed July 2012. It is a pack (a term for a bunch of people) led by PupBoss Jyan, which is centred on training and educating ourselves in pup play in Australia and having a safe place to play. We choose to focus on loyalty, mutual support and personal development, with every pack member looking out for one another.
VIC-PAH - Victorian Pup and Handlers
This is a group for all Victorian Pups and Handlers, no discrimination, all genders and orientations are welcome.
Q-PAH - Queensland Pups & Handlers
Queensland Pups & Handlers Inc (Q-PAH) was established in 2015 and incorporated in 2018 with the goal of creating a safe space and a series of events for people in Queensland, Australia to engage in pup and handler play. Our aim as a group is:
SA-PAH - South Australian Pups and Handlers
Working to create a safe space and place for pups and handlers of all genders and sexualities in SA and Australia, to have fun, socialise and interact
A-PAT - Australian Ponies and Trainers
​A group for Australian pony, trainers and fans