BETA
Chapter 1
The origin of the corner store companion
Chapter 2
The legal battle of the bodega cat
Chapter 3
A day in the life of a working feline
YOUR GOAL
Master of New York's bodega cats
Ch 3 · A day in the life of a working feline
hank Dodge health inspectors while catching pests to discover why bodega cats are technically illegal.
hank Bodega Cats NYC
You'll find them curled up in New York's corner shops, Helping with pests, even if the health code stops!
hank Although owned by the shopkeepers, bodega cats are raised and pampered by the entire local community.
hank During the day, bodega cats choose highly visible, funny spots to rest, delighting customers.
Fun Fact
Cardboard lovers: Cats love sleeping on cardboard boxes because cardboard is a fantastic insulator, trapping their body heat and keeping them cozy.
Glossary
bodega (noun)
A small neighborhood grocery store or wine shop, especially in a Spanish-speaking area. These New York stores rely on resident cats to patrol aisles daily and deter destructive rodents.
A small neighborhood grocery store or wine shop, especially in a Spanish-speaking area. These New York stores rely on resident cats to patrol aisles daily and deter destructive rodents.
Quiz
At what time of day are bodega cats most active in performing their pest control duties?
Quiz
Which social media platform helped launch bodega cats into global stardom with dedicated fan accounts?