From Barn to Big Box Bliss MEET LEO, NEW JERSEY’S MOST FAMOUS FELINE
The internet may be good for giving influencers and other web-based celebs their 15 minutes of fame, but only a true star can make an online presence last for years. And at a Home Depot in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, there’s no internet figure more celebrated, or living more fabulously, than Leo the cat. In 2023, the friendly feline caught the attention of TikTok “cat dad” Jeff Simpkin, who recorded and posted a video of Leo’s lush accommodations and lifestyle after encountering him nestled in a tiny paradise inside the Garden State home improvement store. Leo soon caused a stir among Simpkin’s 358,000 followers, easily becoming one of the most popular cats in cyberspace. Before his meteoric rise to superstardom, Leo was a barn cat in need of a new home after arriving at an animal shelter. He soon caught the eye of
Home Depot staff, who adopted him and began creating a safe, nurturing environment for him at the store. Since 2022, he’s lived in opulence, complete with on-site Home Depot team members serving as caretakers, a cat tree, a comfy bed, a “mobile bed” shopping cart, and plenty of safe space to roam. “Customers come in the store every five minutes looking for him,” said John Vazquez, the store’s manager, in a 2023 story by Philadelphia magazine on the Leo phenomenon. As of spring of 2026, he continues to enjoy the high life, often adorned in T-shirts while surrounded by toys. He’s also happy to have visitors, who are encouraged to sign his special guestbook at the store. Home Depot personnel ensure he’s always up to date on his vet visits and stays as healthy and happy as possible.
Internet fads and fame-seekers come and go, but the incomparable legend that is Leo lives on.
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1st referral: $5 gift certificate 2nd referral: $10 gift certificate
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3rd referral: $15 gift certificate
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And it keeps growing — there’s no limit!
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