The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A new walking tour in Brooklyn, New York, called 'Cats About Town,' is dedicated to uncovering the surprising role cats have played in shaping city life. The tour is guided by a cat lover and highlights historical stories about felines. The tour's existence is credited to the extensive research of Peggy Gavin.
“And I know there's a whole community of cat lovers out there who adore these pets.”
“So, I'm giving them a chance by taking a walking tour in Brooklyn, New York, guided by one cat lover.”
“Cats About Town is the first and only walking tour dedicated to cat history.”
“It's a tour that uncovers the surprising role cats have played in shaping the city life.”
“Cats About Town would not exist without the work of Peggy Gavin, who spent more than 10 years writing about quirky animal tales for her website, the Haching Cat NYC.”
“She even wrote a book about them titled The Cat Men of Gotham: Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York.”