Video of the Day: Mouse Noshes at Macy's

It's not rats at a KFC/Taco Bell, but little critters are all around--sometimes in very public areas. Reader Stacey sent us footage of a window at Macy's in Herald Square, where a little mouse is really enjoying the Macy's Flower Show. WARNING: You may think this is cute.

Stacey said, "I know he needs to eat, but shouldn't there be plenty of food for him and his family down in the basement?" That's true - that's where The Cellar is! Anyway, this country-looking-mouse is not an official part of the display - Macy's told us there are no live animals in the show.

And could this little guy know Tucker Mouse up in Times Square?

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By Jen Chung in Arts & Entertainment on March 20, 2008 2:29 PM

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brooklynbee

Time for a store cat.

dr zippy

"Get used to it."

Why settle for the status quo? That's a really sad, cynical attitude to bring to your life. While it is impossible to get rid of mice and rats, I at least want to make a difference by minimizing their numbers.

CR

Having lived in NYC for over 10 years I can verify that there is a serious mouse and rat infestation problem nearly everywhere. Get used to it.

aprilnyc

¡Stacey!

mocanlagunas

elvis... if you value your health, never eat, period...

elvisisalive

Having worked at Macy's for about a year I can verify that there is a serious mouse and rat infestation in that building. I had mice run over my feet! I've also seen mice run fearlessly across the sales floor in front of customers. I've had to remove many dead mice from traps as Housekeeping refused to do it anymore. I've seen them in the Bridal Salon, food areas, everywhere. The rats mostly hang out in the elevator shafts. Never eat in Macy's if you value your health!