Happenings

2012 Biker Pussy Cats

A Benefit for Humane Society Foster Cats

Looking for a great gift for animal loving friends & family?  Met Vet's Biker Pussy Cats Calendars are $20.00  each and proceeds go to a great cause!

For each calendar purchased, Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital contributes proceeds to a fund. When a Humane Society foster cat is adopted at Met Vet, the adopting family will receive a $100.00 allowance for veterinary services at their first visit for services such as: deworming, vaccines, fecal testing, flea preventative and labwork.

Take a peek at our available foster cats for adoption here!

Pick up  your calendars at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, and South Sound BMW Motorcycles in Fife.  MORE INFO HERE!

Current Artist: Linda Hummel

At Met Vet - January through March 2012

We're proud to display the works of local artist, Linda Hummel!  An exhibition of pet portraits, primarily dogs and cats, skillfully rendered in oil on canvas and subtly infused with individual personality.  Linda also accepts commissions based on pet photographs.  Stop by Met Vet and perouse Linda's art!

Proctor Farmers' Winter Market

March 10th 2012 10am to 1pm

Start the new year right by eating fresh and supporting local agriculture by shopping at the Proctor Farmers' Market! Produce, cheese, coffee, meat, pickles, fish, honey and hot soup are just a few of the things you'll find at the market this weekend! Click here for directions & details!

Pier Peer Around Tacoma: Foss Waterway Seaport

Saturday, Feb 25 7:30p to 9:00p

Whiskers Wine and Dine 2012

Saturday, March 24th 5pm-9pm

Join Coalition HUMAnE as they celebrate A Decade of Prevention. Whiskers Wine & Dine includes dinner and auctions - silent, live & dessert dash! Funds raised benefit Coalition: HUMAnE Spay & Neuter Clinic. For more information, to donate or attend, visit coalitionhumane.org. Donors, Sponsors & Guests needed! Send inquiries to whiskerswinedine@yahoo.com. Reservations are $50 until February 15, $60 after. The 2011 event sold out so make your reservations early and save $10 in honor of our Decade of Prevention. Coalition: HUMAnE promotes and provides affordable, high-quality spay and neuter services for cats and dogs in an effort to stop the killing of animals due to overpopulation. Coalition: HUMAnE is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Click here for details!

Taste of Tacoma -The Ultimate Family Picnic

June 29- July 1, 2012  FREE ADMISSION

The Taste of Tacoma® will celebrate 25 years at Point Defiance Park this coming summer!  The Taste has worked closely in its partnership with Metro Parks Tacoma to ensure outstanding stewardship of one of the city’s most prestigious parks as well as providing free, fun, family entertainment to the Tacoma community.  The Taste also provides revenue to Metro Parks Tacoma, creating a strong partnership that has been the foundation of a successful 25 years!  Don’t miss out on all of the special festivities planned for the Taste’s 25th Birthday Celebration!  Details here!

South Sound Canine Adventures

This is a group for people and their dogs to stay active and enjoy new experiences together. It focuses on variety, and is centered around anything dog-friendly - hikes, walks, community events, organized runs, special classes, dog park get-togethers, and volunteer work with our dogs. It is a great way for you and your dog to stay in shape, socialize, and participate in an assortment of fun activities. It's not just about keeping the dogs healthy and happy, but about keeping their humans healthy and happy, too. Click here for more information.

Dog-A-Thon 2012

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 21st and start doing your stretches!  Dog-A-Thon 2012, the Humane Society's Walk for Homeless Pets, will be here before you know it.  Online pledge forms and Firstgiving.com pages will be available April 1st, and paper forms on June 1st.  More info coming soon!

Goldfish Gallop

Saturday, August 11, 2012

It's time to put the "fun" in "fun run"! - for ages 21 and up only.

The Goldfish Gallop begins at the entrance to Point Defiance Park and ends across the street at the Goldfish Tavern. 

Runners ages 21 and older will enjoy a refreshing evening run through the park followed by refreshing frosty beverages at the Goldfish Tavern.

The finish line fun includes discounts on food and beverages, special prizes, fish-face contest and more.  Read all about this fun event here.

Black Cat Fun Run at Point Defiance Park

Saturday, October 27, 2012

This run will be in the dark! Minimal lighting will be provided on the course.

Participants are encouraged to bring glow sticks, wear headlamps and/or carry flashlights. An aid/water station will be located at the 2.5 mile mark (on the 5 mile course). 

Volunteers as well as course markers will be aplenty and the Wheelman's bicycle club members will be riding by with lights on their bikes to help light the way.  Read more info here.

America's Family Pet Expo

November 3rd & 4th at the Puyallup Fairgrounds

America's Family Pet Expo is the world's largest pet and pet product expo with thousands of pet products for sale at special show prices, a variety of animals on display in stage shows, competitions & demonstrations, and plenty of animal experts, pet adoptions, hands-on petting and learning opportunities. America's Family Pet Expo can provide what you need for a happier, healthier pet. More info here!

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