The dog run at your local park offers a unique opportunity to bond with other pet owners and initiate a conversation. Own a cat or a fish instead? Head to your local pet store and chat up attractive men shopping on the same aisle.
If that sounds too forward for you, try the Internet. New online dating services that target pet owners are popping up everywhere. Some are basically the same as other dating services except that all members own a pet. Others, such as Leashes & Lovers organize all kinds of local events (from cocktail parties to treasure hunts) to which singles and their dogs are invited. It's a fun, no-pressure way to break the ice. The best part? Most of these services support animal charities.
Attend a Convention
Are you a trekkie fan? A health fanatic? An aspiring writer? Conventions give you the opportunity to meet hundreds of others who share your passion. Smaller, local conventions are usually better for two reasons: less people mean a more intimate setting that naturally leads to conversations, and you are less likely to meet somebody who lives 3,000 miles away from you.
Online Dating
The secret to successful online dating is on the details. A dating service that only allows multiple-choice answers is too general and leaves too much to chance. More and more companies are now expanding –Some allow you to write a personal essay, some have the capacity of recording video or voice messages. Be specific. Don't go with something like "I love dogs and sunsets." Of course you do. And so does almost every other person in the planet. How about "I rescued an older dog from the pound and I love to go hiking with him on the weekends." That says a lot more about you that the previous sentence.
There are many dating services that cater to specific groups --Jewish singles, single parents, singles with pets, single artists… you name it. Groups like those guarantee that at least you will have something in common with all the men you meet. Great Boyfriends is a novel site where men are introduced by their sisters, friends, and exes. Sure, these people are biased, but think about it this way –If an ex still likes him enough to recommend him, he can't be all that bad.
Be Yourself
Nothing is more attractive than candor. Smile. Look approachable. Said hello and make eye contact.