Founded in 2018, MGMC was created to bring together Golden Retrievers and their owners from across South Florida.
What began as a fun way to connect our beloved pups has grown into a vibrant community built on friendship, shared experiences, and a deep love for the Golden Retriever breed.
Our mission goes beyond meetups—we aim to foster a strong sense of community while also supporting Golden Retrievers in need. Whether it's a beach day, a brunch, or a charity event, we gather at some of the best pet-friendly spots throughout South Florida to celebrate our dogs and the people who love them.
Hola! Meet the Founders
The two wonderful women who formed our club
Every great community starts with a spark—and for Miami Goldens Meet Up Club, that spark came from two incredible women: Hannah and Vivian. Co-founders and former coordinators of our group, Hannah and Vivian met through work and quickly bonded over their shared love for Golden Retrievers. Back in 2018, they searched for a local Golden Retriever meetup but found nothing active in the Miami area. Instead of giving up, they decided to create one themselves. And so, in April 2018, Miami Goldens Meet Up was born—a community built on friendship, wagging tails, and the joy of bringing Goldens and their humans together. While Hannah and Vivian are no longer hosting events or attending regularly, their legacy lives on in every beach day, brunch, and tail-wagging gathering we enjoy. They will always be remembered as the heart behind this community and the reason so many of us found our Golden family.
The Actual Team
Who Am I – The Heart Behind Miami Goldens Meet Up
Hi, I’m Alejandra Suzarte, and with me are my two beautiful Golden Retrievers, Sugar and Olive. I’m proud to be the current host and event organizer of Miami Goldens Meet Up Club—a role I took on when our wonderful founder, Hannah, was ready to pass the leash to someone new to lead this amazing community.
Taking on the leadership was not easy at first, but thanks to the love and enthusiasm from all of you—and the incredible help of a passionate group of Golden moms—our monthly meetups have become something truly special. These women have not only inspired me with their ideas, but they’ve also been my biggest support system, especially in our recent efforts to help Golden Retrievers find loving homes through rehoming and adoption.
The idea for this blog came naturally. I receive messages every day from members looking for recommendations—whether it’s about trusted breeders, rescue groups, vets, groomers, nutrition, or pet-friendly services. I realized we needed a space where all this information could live, easily accessible for everyone in our community.
This blog is my way of giving back—to share resources, experiences, and tips to make your life with your Golden Retriever even better.
Welcome, and enjoy!
