Current Artist

Michaela Eaves, a very talented local Tacoma artist • Collected Illustrations displayed at Met Vet through August 2010

Michaela Eaves

See bottom of page for artwork and biography, and stop by our hospital any time to view her artwork on display.

Happenings

Pooch Pool Party

Saturday, September 11th • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dogs rule the pool at the Pooch Pool Party!

Dog owners looking for a fun way to socialize with their pets can treat their furry friends to a dip in Stewart Heights Pool.

Pool party participants can paddle around with other dogs, lunge through the Lazy River, splash in the sprayground, and easily get in and out of the water using the zero-depth entry. The Pool Party is for dogs only; humans will be asked to watch from the deck.

“The pool party provides dog owners and their pets a unique experience after the pool closes for the season. It’s great to be able to put this park asset to a different use before it’s drained and cleaned for the winter,” remarked Jim Biles, Aquatics Supervisor.

Dog owners are asked to bring well-socialized dogs only to this event and to leave dog toys at home. Leashes are required when dogs are out of the water. Pool staff will provide scoop bags.

Stewart Heights Pool features a 160 foot water slide, lazy river, bubble pool, water play structure, water basketball and tumble buckets. Not all pool features will be available for dog use. The shallow end features a zero depth entry where the pool bottom slopes like a beach. The maximum depth of the pool is 4 feet, 3 inches.

For more information call (253) 591-2042 or visit www.StewartHeightsPool.com.

PawsWalk

PAWSwalk 2010

Saturday, September 11th • Check back soon for time

Help raise money for animals in the Northwest by spreading the word and collecting donations from coworkers, family and friends. Then, join us at Seattle's Magnuson Park for a day filled with celebration and fun for humans and canines alike.

PAWS uses all proceeds from PAWSwalk to fulfill their mission to advocate for animals through education, legislation and direct care. Your support will provide care, feeding and shelter for thousands of animals this year, as well as education and advocacy on their behalf. For more information about their programs, visit paws.org.

HarborHounds

Harbor Hounds 2010

Saturday, September 18th • 10am to 3pm • Downtown Gig Harbor

Eighth annual Harbor Hounds dog walk featuring demos, prizes, vendors, live entertainment, shopping and more! Click here for more info.

TacomaArtWalk

Stadium District Art and Wine Walk

Saturday, October 2nd • Stadium District, Tacoma.

More info coming soon!

Farmers Markets

Broadway Farmers Market

Every Thursday 8:30am – 2pm • Downtown Tacoma, on Broadway Street between 9th and 11th. Over 80 booths each week, celebrate the markets 20th anniversary this year. More info here.

Proctor Farmers Market

Every Saturday 9am – 2pm • North 27^th & Proctor St., Tacoma.

Fresh, local and organic vegetables and fruits, plants for your garden (including edible landscaping), cut flowers, grass-fed meat, fresh caught salmon, freshly harvested shellfish, locally cultured cow and goat’s milk cheeses, bakery items, hot ready-to-eat food, rain barrels, musicians and more! More info here.

6th Ave Farmers Market

Every Tuesday, on Pine Street from 6th to 7th Ave. Bring fresher, healthier to your family and community by shopping at some of the ~40 vendors booths. More info here.

Michaela Eaves - our current featured artist

Michaela Eaves & Best Rottie in the World

If there is anything a childhood in the wilds of Montana will do for a
person, it is to foster a love of animals and natural themes. Michaela
Eaves grew up in Montana, where she was fortunate enough to have
nearly every animal imaginable -- from ordinary dogs to crazy goats,
to shifty hermit crabs as a pet. If that wasn't enough, everyday
run-ins with the wilder ones such as coyotes, bear, deer, moose, and
mountain lions further enriched a life already full of wonderful
creatures.

Michaela eventually left Montana to attend art school in Savannah,
Georgia, and finished obtaining her degree in illustration and graphic
design on Oklahoma. She's lived in two countries, seven states, and
countless cities within. She works as a freelance illustrator and UI
designer. She lives in Tacoma with the world's best rottweiler and
enjoys mountain biking, gingersnap cookies, the smell of freshly baked
bread and petting random dogs.

Visit her website here, and stop by our hospital any time to view and purchase some of her featured artwork.

Michaela Eaves - hedgehog

Michaela Eaves - Mermaid

Michaela Eaves - Scarecrow man

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If you have any other Tacoma events you'd like added to our calendar, please e-mail us at reception@metvetpets.com