"Council Member Keith Powers, who represents Manhattan's East Side and Midtown, introduced on Wednesday a bill that, if enacted, would legalize bodega cats in NYC. But the legislation would do more than just update city health codes to officially allow the feline friends in the neighborhood's food shops. It would also establish a free vaccination program for cats registered as feral cats."
"As cute as bodega cats are, they also serve a practical purpose by keeping out unwanted guests, such as mice and rats. Bodega cats embody the New York spirit: friendly, welcoming, and anti-rat, said Powers, who is term-limited and leaving office at the end of 2025. I'm proud that my legislation will codify them into city law and provide resources to keep them healthy. And they are also a puuuur-fect part of the Big Apple's charm and character, Powers explained."
"This fluffy feline is a cool corner store cat.Photo by Bodega Cats of New York Bodega cats are so beloved that their human friends have launched a petition this year to provide veterinary care for some of these adorable felines. Led by Dan Rimada, founder of the advocacy group Bodega Cats of New York, organizers pressed the council not only to grant legal status to these essential cats but also to support voluntary pa"
Council Member Keith Powers introduced Intro. 1471 to legalize bodega cats and update city health codes to officially allow them in neighborhood food shops. The bill would establish a free vaccination program and cover spay and neuter services for cats registered as feral. Bodega cats serve a practical pest-control role by deterring mice and rats and are described as emblematic of New York's charm. Advocates led by Dan Rimada of Bodega Cats of New York launched a petition pressing the council to grant legal status and provide veterinary care for these felines.
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