Bodega Cats: In the Spotlight

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    New York Post: Bodega cat ‘certification’ plan seeks vet care for four-legged deli workers
    A new online effort by such pet lover proposes removing the current fines for keeping a cat in a food business — and putting in place both a “certification” program and a fund for vet bills.
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    PIX11: Bodega cats could become more cared for under proposal
    A petition begun by the organization Bodega Cats of New York aims to ensure that every cat living in a food or service establishment is treated well.
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    NBC New York: New NYC walking tour aims to capture cat lovers and history buffs
    Pet owners, get excited. Cats About Town, a Bodega Cats of New York sister-comapny is a new venture sharing the hidden history behind the famous felines from Brooklyn Heights.
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    NBC New York: New Yorkers embrace cats as a political symbol, rally for the Harris-Walz campaign
    Cats are once again cited in presidential election politics, stirring a reaction and action from the New York City animal community.
    August 23, 2024 at 4:00 AM
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    USA TODAY: New York's beloved bodega cats bring sense of calm to fast-paced city
    "Seeing a cat in a New York City bodega takes the customer experience to a new level because it feels like getting a surprise gift."
    August 16, 2024 at 4:00 AM
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    Voice of America: Cat life in New York (Our story has reached Russia!)
    "Not homemade or store-bought. How “bodega cats”, living on their own in small shops, became as symbolic of New York as the Statue of Liberty or the yellow taxi."
    June 30, 2024 at 4:00 AM
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    Cheddar News: Working cats - the unsung heroes of city life
    News 12’s original series “Revealed,” discover the unsung heroes of city life: working cats. From bodegas to breweries and beyond, these feline friends have kept pests at bay for centuries.
    March 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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