As the curator of Bodega Cats of New York, I've seen how cats become cherished members of New York's business community. Hard Hat Cats builds on this tradition by creating structured, sustainable partnerships between cats and local enterprises.

The program works with beautiful simplicity: cats from city shelters are thoughtfully matched with workplaces like breweries, distilleries, hotels, and gardens. These businesses provide food and shelter, while the cats keep rodents away through their natural hunting abilities. Everyone benefits: cats receive a fresh start, businesses gain effective pest control, and our environment stays free from harmful rodenticides.

Hard Hat Cats stands out through their thorough approach. Each placement receives detailed guidelines, hands-on assistance, and continued support to ensure success for both the cats and their workplace partners. This careful attention has made their program a model nationwide.

Their work creates ripples of positive change throughout New York City. By promoting natural rodent control, Hard Hat Cats helps eliminate rat poison use. This matters because rodenticides harm local wildlife, pets, and can endanger children. Nature provides the most effective solution.

If you care about animal welfare and environmental protection, consider supporting Hard Hat Cats. This 501(c)(3) non-profit makes meaningful change in New York City with every cat they place. You can contribute to their mission through PayPal at hardhatcatsnyc@gmail.com.

Follow their work on Instagram (@hardhatcats) and Facebook (@hardhatcats.nyc) to see these working cats transform workplaces across the city. As someone immersed in New York's cat community, I witness daily how their thoughtful approach creates lasting positive change.

Your donation to Hard Hat Cats supports both homeless cats and chemical-free pest control, helping build a safer, healthier New York City for everyone.