Can you tell that August is vacation month in NYC? Meetup.com is making this apparent as they only have four meetups this weekend!

The Upper West Side Pugs meet on Saturday, August 11th at 10:00 am in Riverside Park.

The American Pit Bull Terrier group meets on Saturday, August 11th at 11:00 in Riverside Park in a different area as the pugs.

The Japanese Chin group gathers on Saturday, August 11th at 1:00 PM (click link for location).

The NYC Pug group meets again for an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 12th at 12:00 Noon at Happy Paws for some frosty licks.

Other weekend happenings (via Urbanhound.com):
Leroy Street Dog Run Bow Wow Pow Wow
Saturday, August 11, 9 AM to noon
Leroy St. at the northeast corner of Pier 40, Manhattan
Coffee, donuts, juice, and dog biscuits at the Leroy Street Dog Run. Hosted by the Friends of Leroy Dog Run.

BBQ to Benefit Waggytail Rescue
Sunday, August 12, 6 PM to 9 PM
Moonshine, 317 Columbia St., Redhook, Brooklyn
Waggytail Rescue specializes in finding homes for small dogs. This barbecue will specialize in burgers and hot dogs (both meat and veggie versions) and homemade desserts, plus live entertainment and a raffle. Suggested minimum donation is $10.