Bodegas need cats to catch mice, but strictly speaking food businesses are not supposed to have animals in residence.

Bodega cats are technically illegal—but we could help change that.

Maria Milito chats with Bodega Cats of New York Founder Dan Rimada about all the cats we see in our local bodegas, delis, and corner stores!  Dan started a petition to protect these cats and the stores they live in.

Hell Kitchen’s beloved bodega cats might soon be getting some long-overdue legal protection, thanks to a proposal spearheaded by Bodega Cats of New York

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.

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.

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.

So-called "bodega cats" are a constant presence around New York City, popping up in pretty much every corner storeNow, there's a new push to protect these cats, and do it without compromising food safety rules.

"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."

Cats are once again cited in presidential election politics, stirring a reaction and action from the New York City animal community.

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.

"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."

Creator of an Instagram account showcasing bodega cats started a petition to establish a bodega cat certification program that would eliminate health department fines for responsible owners and generate funds for resources.