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I THINK I JUST FOUND A JOB FOR MY LAZY ASS CAT! The Hermitage Museum hires “Guard Cats” to protect artwork - Another reason Russia is awesome. The team of tailed guards consists mainly of alley cats, and like in the imperial times, the cat community hinges on strict hierarchy. The cats fall into aristocrats, the middle caste, and the low caste. Each group operates within a certain designated part of the building. The cat staff cannot exceed 50-60 cats, not because they’ll be difficult to look after in terms of cat food. If the number of cats exceeds 60, they start cat fights and neglect their duties. For this reason, from time to time, the museum has to look for people who would adopt extra cats. The felines are carefully named by museum employees based on their personalities. They even have their own holiday on March 28, where they receive special treats. (via Russian Museum Hires ‘Guard Cats’ To Protect The Artwork - Business Insider)

I THINK I JUST FOUND A JOB FOR MY LAZY ASS CAT!

The Hermitage Museum hires “Guard Cats” to protect artwork - Another reason Russia is awesome.

The team of tailed guards consists mainly of alley cats, and like in the imperial times, the cat community hinges on strict hierarchy. The cats fall into aristocrats, the middle caste, and the low caste. Each group operates within a certain designated part of the building. The cat staff cannot exceed 50-60 cats, not because they’ll be difficult to look after in terms of cat food. If the number of cats exceeds 60, they start cat fights and neglect their duties. For this reason, from time to time, the museum has to look for people who would adopt extra cats.

The felines are carefully named by museum employees based on their personalities. They even have their own holiday on March 28, where they receive special treats.

(via Russian Museum Hires ‘Guard Cats’ To Protect The Artwork - Business Insider)

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    In other news, the Hermitage no longer has furniture exhibits.
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    Even if the museum didn’t have an awesome collection, I’d go just for the cats.
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    When I grow up, I want to be a guard cat.
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    Pretty cool as a neurotic cat lover.
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    oh, hell yes. belle would kill at this job.
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