NYC Council pushes to legalize bodega cats, giving them 'purr-fect' legal status
6 days ago
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- NYC Council Member Keith Powers introduced a bill to legalize bodega cats in NYC.
- The bill includes a free vaccination program and spay/neuter services for bodega cats.
- Bodega cats help control pests like mice and rats, embodying NYC's spirit.
- Advocacy group Bodega Cats of New York supports the bill, emphasizing affordable veterinary care.
- The bill aims to address overpopulation by promoting spaying and neutering.
- Public support is strong, with a petition gathering over 13,000 signatures.
- Former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa supports the bill, highlighting bodega cats' role in pest control.
- The NYC Department of Health does not take a position on pending legislation.