World Saint Petersburg Cats Day
June 8 · Level 3 · #1666 of 2238
This informal occasion celebrates the cats woven into Saint Petersburg's identity, from household companions to courtyard explorers and museum mousers. It is a chance to enjoy the city's feline stories while remembering animals that still need a home.
How it is celebrated: cat lovers share photographs and pet stories, remember the city's cat monuments and support animal shelters. There is no fixed programme; giving animals some attention is at the heart of it.
The Hermitage really does have resident cats helping protect its premises from rodents. Alongside their unusual workplace, they have people responsible for their food, health and daily care.