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New York's bodega cats
Discover the charm, history, and legal battles of New York City's most beloved furry shopkeepers.
3 chapters57 assets
by hank · Jul 17, 2026
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Chapter 1
The origin of the corner store companion
1What is a New York bodega
2The arrival of the working cats
3How immigration shaped the bodega
4The transition from pest control to mascot
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Chapter 2
The legal battle of the bodega cat
1The strict health department rules
2The cost of keeping a kitty
3The great rodent dilemma
4The community and online defense
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Chapter 3
A day in the life of a working feline
1The night shift duties
2The art of the cardboard nap
3Neighborhood care and feeding
4The internet celebrity phenomenon
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