Children’s Museum of Houston: Dog Days of Summer

Title: Children’s Museum of Houston: Dog Days of Summer
Location: Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004
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Description: The dog days of summer can be “ruff” but furry, four-legged pals await you at the air-conditioned Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH)! Put your paws together because the World Series of Dog Shows will unleash their talented pooches at CMH for a sneak peek of their upcoming event. Plus, sniff our discount and save $2 in admission when you bring dog or cat food. We will donate it to a local animal shelter! The World Series of Dog Shows is July 20 – 24 at Reliant Park. Have a tail-wagging good time!

World Series of Dog Shows Performances: The dogs are in the house! YOU get to be the first to catch a howling sneak peek. Their four-legged pals will amaze you as you bite into their canine frisbee and musical freestyle skills. Event Date: July 7 during Free Family Night, 5 – 8 p.m.; July 9 at 1 p.m.

Banfield FutureVet® Workshop: What does it en-“tail” to be a responsible pet owner? Meet the vet; find out what pets need and how they’re examined. You’ll even get a treat at the end of the presentation – your own doggy diploma and goodie bag! Event Date: July 9 at 11 a.m.

Buster’s Friends Pet Adoptions: Check out photos of pets who would like to become your BFF (best friends fur-ever). Event Date: July 9 & 10; all day.

Ongoing Activities:
Sketch-a-Pet: Master the art of drawing Fido in this easy-to-do sketch

Oodles of Poodles: This fancy canine needs to be fluffed and puffed.

Pooch Present: Delight a dog lover when you make a special card for them.

SUMMER MUSEUM HOURS:
Mon. – Sat.; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun: Noon – 6 p.m.

Every Monday and second Saturday of the month opens at 9 a.m. for members.

General Museum admission: $8 per person and $7 for seniors 65+ and for military personnel. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.

Free Family Night every Thursday 5 – 8 p.m.

For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.

Start Date: 2011-07-07
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 2011-07-13
End Time: 17:00