Published on: 2026-08-31
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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The festival has ended at the summer club “Moscow” “Mospitomec × Four-Legged Friend”. Its main goal was to give a new home to cats and dogs from city shelters and charitable organizations. Over the course of four days, 66 pets were adopted, setting a new record. The good deeds did not end there: guests of Tverskoy Boulevard donated almost 860 kilograms of dry and wet food through the ‘basket of kindness’ to the event partner — the pet store ‘Four Paws.’ This food will be sent to shelters in the future, including those located in the new territories.
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The adoption exhibition became the busiest place on Tverskoy Boulevard. Visitors got acquainted with 250 dogs and cats from Moscow shelters, interacted with volunteers, and learned more about the habits, personalities, and challenging pasts of the animals.
The important decision to take the pet home was not made hastily. Potential owners were given the opportunity to spend time with the animal and establish a connection. If mutual affection arose between them, the new owners received starter “rookie kits” prepared by the “Mospitomets” service and the “Four Paws” pet store chain. Such gifts will help care for the pet in the first weeks of its new life. Information about important features of the pet’s adaptation in the new home could be found in the adaptation memo prepared by the “City of Compassionate People” project.
All animals are completely healthy and vaccinated. Therefore, those who did not manage to visit the summer club “Moscow” during the festival days can always get acquainted with the dogs and cats in the service “Mospitomets”.
A busy day with a four-legged friend
For several days, the “Moscow” summer club program was dedicated to animals. The area near the mobile veterinary station was never empty: responsible owners brought their pets for free clinical examinations. In addition, it was possible to trim nails and perform ear sanitation for cats and dogs.
“My husband and I specifically came here to check Jesse’s health. We just returned from the dacha, so it was time for a check-up. The fact that the city organizes such festivals is very valuable. It helps us invest the money that we would have spent on a paid appointment into medicine for our beloved dog. The more you take care of your pet’s health, the longer they will live, and that life will be of good quality. I am happy to see so many responsible owners here who truly love their animals,” shared Anastasia, a dog owner and a regular visitor of mobile veterinary stations in the capital.
In addition, the cynological area was also popular. Here, specialists helped dogs learn new tricks and commands regardless of the size and temperament of the pet, and also talked about how to make life more comfortable for four-legged friends in the city. One of the most interesting and traditionally well-attended events was the lecture by the cynologists of the Moscow Fire and Rescue Center.
“For me, the ‘Mospitomec’ festival is one of my favorites. My Spitz Besti and I never miss it. He loves learning new commands, although he has a very feisty character, so after training with the dog trainer, we always go to pick out treats and toys for him. We never go home empty-handed. It’s very nice that on Tverskoy Boulevard you can not only buy something but also receive a pleasant compliment and, of course, new emotions,” noted festival visitor Ekaterina.
The residents of the summer club “Moscow” prepared many entertainments for the guests. For example, the pets were photographed on a Polaroid, their names were engraved for free on collar tags, and the most active were taught the basics of nosework — a sport with elements that can be replicated at home. In addition, many Muscovites specially came to the city center to pamper their beloved pets and buy them new clothes at the fashion market pavilions. For dogs, it was also possible to choose treats and toys made from safe materials.
In the zone https://pets.mos.ru/ A professional wildlife photographer worked as part of the Moscow Mayor’s program “My District.” He took photos that became a pleasant reminder of the day spent with a four-legged pet in the city. An invited canine consultant answered all the guests’ questions.
One of the main goals of the project is to strengthen the bond between humans and animals and to cultivate a culture of responsible pet ownership. The organizers are confident that a dog is not just a pet, but a full-fledged family member who influences the upbringing of children, the emotional health of adults, and the mood of the entire family. That is why special attention was given to family values and joint leisure when organizing the events. A rich program was prepared for the visitors: sports relays, games and contests, as well as a quest that owners completed together with their furry friends. All participants in the “Pets in Moscow” project events received valuable prizes and pleasant gifts.
The festival was organized by the capital city’s Department of Trade and Services, urban management complex and By the Committee on Public Relations and Youth Policy within the framework of the project “Summer in Moscow”.
“Summer in Moscow” — the main event of the season, which has already become a good tradition and an integral part of the capital’s life. The main theme of this year is “Time to be together.” The project unites people of different generations around common values, allowing them to get closer not only to their relatives but also to the whole city during walks, cultural and sports events, charity campaigns, as well as right near their homes in all districts of the capital.
Useful tips about pets, pet stories, and news from city shelters — on the “Mospitomtsa” channel on Telegram.
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