The following is a partial listing of animal- and pet-related clubs and meetings. To add your organization's information, e-mail rose@ydr.com.

Appalachian Air Canines is a nonprofit club of disc-dog enthusiasts in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. It holds fun and friendly competitions, followed by social events, about once a month in season, and schedules play days and other events in-between. For details, visit www.aircanines.com or e-mail info@aircanines.com.

Baltimore Bird Fanciers meets at 2 p.m. the third Sunday of each month at Towson Library. For details, call (410) 256-9326 or visit www.baltimorebirdfanciers.org

The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance will hold its general meeting 7 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Isaac's Restaurant in the West Shore Plaza, Lemoyne, PA. Individuals interested in learning more about CPAA and volunteer opportunities are invited to attend to meet representatives from CPAA member rescues and shelters. If you are interested in volunteering for any of CPAA's spay/neuter clinics, vaccination clinics, or the HOPE Program, (Hounds Of Prison Education) please be sure to attend. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 8. Future CPAA events will be discussed, including WoofStock 2009. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks at WoofStock. For details, e-mail www.cpaa.info.

The Lancaster Herpetological Society meets on the third Friday of each month at the North Museum, 400 College Ave. (at the corner of Buchanan and College avenues), Lancaster, PA. Entrance to the meetings is by the back entrance; ring doorbell if door isn't manned. For details, visit www.lancasterherp.org.

The Maryland Feline Society is dedicated to improving cat welfare and public education. For details, e-mail mdfelsoc@bcpl.net; visit www.MDFelineSociety.org; or write to Maryland Feline Society, PO Box 144, Lutherville, MD21094-0144.

Parks For Pooches meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at Lower Allen Township Community Park Barn. For more information, e-mail Vicki@parksforpooches.org or go to www.parksforpooches.org.

The PAWS general meeting will be 7 p.m. Thursday June 18, at the Farmer's Hope Inn, 3180 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA. All members are encouraged to attend, as well as anyone interested in learning more about PAWS. New volunteers are always needed and welcomed. For details, call 717-957-8122, Box 1; or e-mail info@pawsofpa.org.

Pet Loss Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at Patton Veterinary Hospital, 425 E. Broadway, Red Lion. To register, call Julie Good at 717-246-3611 by Oct. 28. The group will meet monthly; call for details.

York Area Pet Bird Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Adams Electric Co-Op, 200 Trinity Road (Route 616), West Manchester Township, York County, PA. The YAPBC is a club for all species of captive birds, from the tiniest of finches to the largest macaws. Guests and prospective members are encouraged to attend two meetings before joining. Refreshments will be available, and it is a nonsmoking facility. For details, visit www.yorkareapetbirdclub.com or e-mail yapbcpresssecretary@comcast.net.

York County SPCA's alumni group is open to anyone who has adopted a dog from the SPCA or any other rescue organization. The purpose of the alumni group is to socialize the dogs and meet new people. In addition, the group will be participating in SPCA projects. Group walks are held at 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at Morgan Cousler Park on Church Road, Manchester Township. For details and a sign-up sheet, call the York County SPCA at (717) 764-6109 or stop by the shelter, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, Manchester Township.

The York County SPCA Youth Group for teens 13 to 17 years old meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at the York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, Manchester Township. Call the SPCA at (717) 764-6109 for a Youth Group application form.