I don't want to stop people from doing what they want if I have my dogs with me. I had just thought people would like to see them. Why don't we put it this way: if you bring your pet(s), its understood that you may not be able to do the non-pet friendly events with the group.

If most people don't want me to bring my dogs, then I won't. It will just be awfully hard to spend nights away from them.