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Okay, so NYC bodegas are more than just your go-to spots for snacks and late-night essentials. Turns out, they're also the coolest hangouts for some seriously relaxed cats. These furry bosses have made themselves right at home, scooping all the attention while customers come for the goodies. Let’s dive into this pawsome kitty takeover!
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Bodega cats aren’t just neighborhood celebrities; they’ve leveled up to social media stardom! There’s even a site dedicated to their shenanigans. These cats are so popular, they made it to Japanese TV, because why not?
These cats have been hanging around bodegas for years. When Drew Rosenthal moved to Brooklyn in 2017, they were already the OG shop cats, loved for their charm and pest-control skills - talk about multitasking!
NYC’s city council caught wind of the cat craze and proposed a bill to make these furry employees official. That means free shots and spaying/neutering, so these cool cats can keep living their best lives behind the counter.
The push for this cat-friendly law got a boost from a petition that racked up over 13,000 signatures. The creator of Bodega Cats of New York stresses that these kitties are pest-fighting superheroes without using harmful traps or poisons.
Bonus: bodega cats even help bring in customers! One deli’s owner says folks come by for the cat and end up buying snacks too. Business strategy or just pure cat magic? We’ll let you decide.
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