A collapsible misting tent is configured to cool an animal. The collapsible misting tent includes a structure sufficiently large to accommodate the animal, and having a first vertical support arm expendably attached to a cap. A second vertical support arm expendably attached to the cap and the first vertical support arm. A third vertical support arm expendably attached to the cap and the second vertical support arm. A fourth vertical support arm expendably attached to the cap, the first vertical support arm and the third vertical support arm. A water distribution system is attached to the structure has a hose attached to a tube mechanically further attached to the cap and configured to transport the water to the cap. A nozzle is attached to the cap and configured to dispense the water from the tube such that the animal enters the structure and is cooled by the water.