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[WATCH] NYC Shop Cat and Street Mouse Play a Real Life Tom and Jerry

2025-05-21T12:00:00-04:00

Watch this funny video showing a street mouse teasing a frustrated shop cat behind a glass door. The short video was uploaded to YouTube by Yamil Lopera, who told Gothamist:

My wife and I were walking home last night and as we passed the Health Nut Store (1208 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10065) we saw the cat by the glass door very attentively scoping the area on the sidewalk. Next thing we knew this mouse just ran over and started leaping up and down in front of the cat. I took out my iPhone as fast as I could.

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[VIDEO] Revealed: Cats in the Workplace - from Mailrooms to Bodegas

2025-04-30T12:00:00-04:00

On this episode, we explore the rich history of working cats and the jobs they're taking on today.

0:00 - From Mailrooms to Bodegas - The History of Cats with Jobs
0:46 - How long have cats been living with humans?
1:43 - What did people think about cats in the 1800s?
3:19 - Should pets be allowed in the workplace?
4:08 - Why are Bodega cats important in New York City?
6:28 - The feline with the best job in NYC
9:19 - Can cats contribute to a thriving business culture?
14:13 - Are cats with jobs committed professionals?
16:31 - What's going on with New York's booming cat population?
18:32 - Why are cats so popular?

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[REPOST] Meet Teresa Youngblood, Inwood's Cat Queen

2025-04-09T12:00:00-04:00

Whatever the weather, cold or warm, rainy or windy, the cats that camp out in Inwood Hill Park must eat and be cared for. Teresa Youngblood is an Inwood resident who has made it a priority to feed and care for the stray cats—every day at 3:00 p.m. Youngblood, 64, suffered a brain injury four and a half years ago that hindered her memory, but one thing she always recalls is her dad’s wise words: “We’re all equal and we should care for everyone and everything.” And that’s the legacy she’s been carrying out her whole life, as a firefighter, nanny, and now through her love for the cats of Inwood.

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[VIDEO] Combating the Problem of 500K Feral Cats in New York City

2022-01-03T16:00:00-05:00

There are nearly 500,000 cats living on the street in New York City - that’s as many cats as human toddlers. Cat rescuers, Becky and Britt, have made it their mission to catch and fix them. They roam alleys and abandoned buildings and stalk the city’s colonies teaming with breeding, feral cats. But they meet their match in a suspected cat hoarder who doesn’t believe in sterilizing animals. How far will Becky and Britt go to save a cat? In The Deep End, Vice News correspondent Alice Hines goes on a journey to the outer limits of obsession.

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[VIDEO] Meet Teresa Youngblood, Inwood's Cat Queen

2021-03-01T12:00:00-05:00

Whatever the weather, cold or warm, rainy or windy, the cats that camp out in Inwood Hill Park must eat and be cared for. Teresa Youngblood is an Inwood resident who has made it a priority to feed and care for the stray cats—every day at 3:00 p.m. Youngblood, 64, suffered a brain injury four and a half years ago that hindered her memory, but one thing she always recalls is her dad’s wise words: “We’re all equal and we should care for everyone and everything.” And that’s the legacy she’s been carrying out her whole life, as a firefighter, nanny, and now through her love for the cats of Inwood.

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[WATCH] NYC Shop Cat and Street Mouse Play a Real Life Tom and Jerry

2020-01-07T16:00:00-05:00

Watch this funny video showing a street mouse teasing a frustrated shop cat behind a glass door. The short video was uploaded to YouTube by Yamil Lopera, who told Gothamist:

My wife and I were walking home last night and as we passed the Health Nut Store (1208 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10065) we saw the cat by the glass door very attentively scoping the area on the sidewalk. Next thing we knew this mouse just ran over and started leaping up and down in front of the cat. I took out my iPhone as fast as I could.

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Feral Love, Documentary About a World Class Musician Looking After a Feral Cat Colony Under NYC

2019-08-08T15:30:00-04:00

Crazy cat lady or world-class musician? You decide.

Feral Love is a fascinating documentary which follows Dorian Rence throughout a typical day of playing viola at Lincoln Center with the New York Phil and navigating the abandoned tunnels under the Upper West Side to look after a colony of feral cats.

Dorian Rence smashes our notions of what matters and who counts in 'Feral Love.' A violist with the New York Philharmonic for 40 years, Dorian also cares for a feral cat colony in the tunnels of New York City. You decide.

The documentary is brought to you by Markie Hancock of Hancock Productions, and is available for on Amazon or iTunes.

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[BOOKS] Bodega Cat: a New Illustrated Book by Louie Chin

2019-06-18T11:00:00-04:00

Bodega Cat is a new book from local illustrator and designer Louie Chin which explores the New York City bodega through the eyes of its bodega cat.

In Bodega Cat, a cat named Chip takes us through his bustling workday at the Matos family’s Bodega: from receiving boxes in the morning and the breakfast rush, through inventory-counting and making deliveries, to dinnertime with his family when Chip's human-Papi cooks up some of the best Dominican food in the borough for their friends and neighbors. There is no rest for this busy kitty…except for when it’s time to chase pigeons with his human-brother Damian, or take the occasional nap on bags of potato chips.

the book is scheduled to be released in September, but you can pre-order a hardcover copy of Bodega Cat today for just $18 on Amazon.

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[BOOKS] The Cat Men of Gotham: Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York

2019-05-08T12:30:00-04:00

The Cat Men of Gotham: Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York is an interesting new book which explores the history of stray cats and the kind New Yorkers who rescued them through 42 short stories and profiles.

The nineteenth century was a rough time to be a stray cat in New York City. The city’s human residents dealt with feline overpopulation by gassing unwanted cats or tossing them in rivers. But a few lucky strays were found by a diverse array of men—including firemen, cops, athletes, and politicians—who rescued them from the streets and welcomed them into their homes and hearts.

If you love cats, and you love New York City, then this book is definitely for you. Get a hardcover copy of 'The Cat Men of Gotham: Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York' for just $15 on Amazon.

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Here's What to Expect at the 2nd Annual NY Cat Film Festival Coming This Winter

2018-10-05T11:00:00-04:00

Now in its 2nd year, the NY Cat Film Festival is a celebration through short film of the love between cats and their humans. This years festival is on Saturday, December 1st, at the SVA Theater in Chelsea. Check out this short teaser video to see what you can expect from the event.

NY Cat Film Festival™ is made up of two different programs that are a mix of short films that honor the mysterious felines who have enchanted us for centuries. Cats have their own unique and indescribable bond with people – even when living independently as community cats. This festival celebrates our relationships with kitty cats, while giving back to animal welfare groups that protect cats and elevate their status.

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