Many people think of bodega cats as just cute additions to the corner store, but in New York, some residents consider them as working animals.
According to a report by NPR, bodega cats play a unique role in the city, beyond just being adorable. They help keep rodents away from the stores’ food supplies and are often seen as essential members of the bodega community.
While some may view them as pets, others recognize the important job that these feline workers do in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the city’s bodegas.