Cat lovers rejoice! On Sunday, May 24, a bevy of feline fun descends upon The Silent Barn in Bushwick for the 3rd ever bi-annual Meow Day.

The event, which benefits the all-volunteer cat rescue group “A Tale of Two Kitties” will feature kitty-themed crafts and wares, adoption and much more. As if you needed further purr-suation to attend, we spoke with organizer Jackie Du for the inside scoop on Meow Day. Read on for Jackie’s take on cat puns, cat worship, and how Meow Day helps solve NYC’s stray cat blues.

How does the 3rd iteration of meow day differ from past versions?