Pet Etc. Classes
Fun animal encounters where you'll learn about your favorite finned, furry or feathered
friends and make a cool keepsake to take home.
Cozy Critters and Furball Fun
Have a ball learning about rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and more; hamsters, ferrets and gerbils galore! Explore the wonderful world of small mammals. Find out what they need and how to care for these nocturnal animals in your home. Meet these enchanting creatures right here at the Humane Society of Missouri, as well as the experts from the Missouri House Rabbit Society and FURRY: Ferrets Underfoot Running Round You! You don’t want to miss out on having a ball of furry fun with us!
Date: Tuesday, June 15
Where: Humane Society Hdqtrs.
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Who: Ages 6-9
Fee: $20 (Capacity 50)
Creepy Crawlers and Squiggly Wigglies—are they awful or awesome?
Ticks, ear mites and dung beetles, OH MY! Join us as we INSPECT insects! Insects and bugs are all around us! Did you know that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) allows a certain number of insect body parts in the food we eat?! YUM! Or that you have hundreds of microscopic mites crawling in your eyebrows right now? Believe it; it’s true! Most are harmless and many have important jobs that benefit humans but some insects can really BUG our beloved pets! We’ll get up close and personal with these pesky, creepy crawlers! Join us and the bug experts from the Butterfly House for this crash-course in entomology and you’ll be buggin' to learn more!
Date: Thursday, June 17
Where: Humane Society Hdqtrs.
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Who: Ages 10-14
Fee: $20 (Capacity 50)
Make Yourself and Rover Healthy All Over!
Join us for a dog-gone good time exploring man’s best friend…the DOG! When it comes to good health, you and your dog have more in common than you think! So roll over, right off that couch and into the Humane Society of Missouri for a fun-filled day of activities that will teach you how to take care of yourself and your canine best friend. Learn how to stop body odor and bad breath dead in its tracks, discover tasty tidbits that are healthier for both of you; Unleash your energy while learning fun ways to stay in shape and fetch yourself a behind-the-scenes tour of the Humane Society of Missouri adoption center and veterinary medical center! This class is so jam-packed with fun that we couldn’t fit it all in in two hours so join us for three hours of fun! This class is taught by registered nurses and dieticians from St. Louis Children’s Hospital and specially trained humane educators from the Humane Society of Missouri. (You don’t have to have a dog to attend!)
Date: Tuesday, June 22
Where: Humane Society Hdqtrs.
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Who: Ages 8-12
Fee: $25 (Capacity 50)
Barn Buddy Bonanza (Ponies ages 6-8)
(Union, MO location)
There’s nothing fowl about this camp! Slip on your boots city slickers and get ready to come on down to the rescue ranch (watch where you step)! Did you know that pigs have tested higher on intelligence tests than most other animals? Or that each rooster can recognize the crow of at least 30 other roosters? Find out much, much more at this camp! We'll take a hayride into the pasture and learn how to groom a horse! This is your chance to get your hooves on cool stuff like emu eggs, peacock feathers and goat horns! Visit with rescued pigs, chickens, goats, horses and cows. Each one of these gentle creatures has a story to tell about being rescued! This is your chance to meet the special horses rescued from the tractor-trailer accident on highway 44! They are eager to make a new barn buddy...YOU!
Date: Wednesday, June 23
Where: Longmeadow Rescue Ranch
Time: 10 a.m. – 1:00 pm
Who: Ages 6-8
Fee: $25 (Capacity 30)
Is Being a Vet Your Best Bet?
What do you want to be when you grow up? Most animal-loving kids think they want to be a veterinarian, which is great because it’s a fascinating job! But most kids don’t know about the other fascinating animal jobs out there. Join us and meet an animal cop, adoption counselor, dog trainer, groomer, pet sitter and veterinary surgeon! Find out how you can get paid to have fun working with animals while making their world a better place! You will get to see animal workers in action during a special behind-the scenes tour of our animal shelter and veterinary clinic! Everyone gets an A+ in this class because you care about animals and want to make a difference!!
Date: Thursday, June 24
Where: Humane Society Hdqtrs.
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Who: Ages 10-14
Fee: $20 (Capacity 50)
Day at the Pawscars!
Your dog has the best job ever; just being your friend and companion! But there are many dogs out there who have more responsibilities than barking to alert us that someone is at the door or snuggling with us in bed to keep us warm. We invite you to join us in presenting some extraordinary animal guests with an award for their service to humans. We’re rolling out the red carpet for these animals! Look out for the Pawperratzi! Meet a bon-e-fide K-9 police team, a mounted police horse, search and rescue dog and more! There are many local animal heroes in our midst who diligently and quietly work day after day to make life better for humans. Today is their day to shine in the spotlight!
Date: Tuesday, June 29
Where: Humane Society Hdqtrs.
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Who: Ages 10-14
Fee: $20 (Capacity 50)
Does Your Dog Have Class?
Whether she does or not, bring your dog to THIS class and teach her to sit, stay, speak, shake, roll over and give high fives using pawsitive reinforcement (hint: treats, praise and toys). Watch the Professional Obedience Trainers from the Humane Society of Missouri and the Greater St. Louis Training Club work their magic! They will show you how to train your lovable pooch! Who knows?! Maybe you can train him/her to make your bed and do your homework! We’ll even play fun games like musical carpet squares and hide-n-go-seek! Your pampered pooch must be dog and people-friendly, at least one year old and you must show proof of current vaccinations for your furry friend.
Date: Wednesday, June 30
Where: Humane Society Hdqtrs.
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Who: Ages 10-14
Fee: $20 (Capacity 15)
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