纽约的"bodega猫"面临法律威胁, New York "bodega cats" face legal threat as state laws clash with pet popularity.

纽约市的“bodega猫”是当地便利商店中流行的固定装置,但违反了禁止食品销售机构出售动物的州法律。 New York City's "bodega cats" are popular fixtures in local convenience stores but violate state laws prohibiting animals in food-selling establishments. 这些猫帮助阻吓老鼠和蟑螂等害虫,已成为社区象征,甚至吸引了顾客。 These cats, which help deter pests like rodents and cockroaches, have become community symbols and even attract customers. 要求保护猫主免受罚款的请愿书已获得超过1万个签名, A petition to protect bodega cat owners from fines has gained over 10,000 signatures, while the state aims to educate owners before imposing penalties.