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Working cats - the unsung heroes of city life

From bodegas to breweries and beyond, these feline friends have kept pests at bay for centuries.

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Feb 28, 2024, 12:00 AM

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On an all-new episode of News 12’s original series “Revealed,” discover the unsung heroes of city life: working cats. From bodegas to breweries and beyond, these feline friends have kept pests at bay for centuries.

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