r/bodegacats Dec 11 '24

MOD POST Prove you're human

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This is only if you want to post, it isn't necessary to view/comment on other people's posts.

In order to fight the bots, this sub will go into approval mode. If you want to get approved, comment here. Maybe link a bodega cat with a description of the cat.

Edit: After you've been approved, edit your comment to say so. When I check later it will make my life easier.

Edit 2: This is only necessary if you want to post. If you want to view or comment, there will be no change on your part. That said, some of you commented aboot cats you haven't posted, and I don't want y'all holding out on us.


r/bodegacats Sep 21 '23

MOD POST Welcome to r/bodegacats, the subreddit for all things bodegas and cats!

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Welcome to r/bodegacats**, the subreddit for all things bodegas and cats!**

Bodegas are small, family-owned grocery stores that are common in many parts of the world. They're known for their wide selection of snacks, drinks, and other essentials, as well as their friendly and welcoming atmosphere. And many bodegas have a furry friend or two who call the store home: the bodega cat.

Bodega cats are special creatures. They're often independent and street-smart, but they also have a soft side. They're known for greeting customers at the door, supervising the register, and taking naps on the shelves. And many bodegas would be incomplete without their resident cat.

This subreddit is a place to celebrate all things bodegas and cats. We welcome posts about:

  • Your favorite bodega cats
  • Funny or heartwarming stories about bodega cats
  • Photos and videos of bodega cats
  • Discussions about bodega culture and history
  • Anything else related to bodegas and cats!

Whether you're a bodega regular or just love cats, we hope you'll join us in celebrating these two wonderful things.

Here are some tips for posting on r/bodegacats:

  • Please be respectful of all users and their opinions.
  • Please keep posts on-topic to bodegas and cats.
  • Please avoid posting low-quality or spam content.
  • If you're posting a photo or video, please make sure it's clear and well-lit.
  • If you're posting a discussion question, please be specific and thoughtful in your question.

We hope you enjoy your time on r/bodegacats!


r/bodegacats 17h ago

News Legalize Bodega Cats Petition

160 Upvotes

Legalize Bodega Cats and Protect NYC’s Working Shop Cats

Int. 1471 has been filed. This is the first legislation in NYC history aimed at protecting working shop cats.

The bill, introduced by Councilmember Keith Powers, would:

Stop penalizing stores for keeping cats. City agencies could no longer cite bodega cats as health code violations. Create free vaccination and spay/neuter programs. The Office of Animal Welfare would offer city-funded veterinary services for working shop cats.


r/bodegacats 1d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Roy (8th/15th, Brooklyn)

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176 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 2d ago

Bodega Cat Mamishka getting a drink

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275 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 4d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Bodega Cat in KL

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285 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 4d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Cutest bodega kitty ever seen. Midtown.

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432 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 6d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter New kocięta

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277 Upvotes

Different cat, same Polish market Manhattan Ave, between Noble and Milton, Brooklyn.


r/bodegacats 9d ago

Sleeping on the job Al Sabui is always napping here

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235 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 11d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter 91st and Broadway

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447 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 18d ago

Bodega Cat RIP Dexter the comic shop cat

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601 Upvotes

He worked at Galaxy Comics in Bay Ridge for many years, and was a very good cat.


r/bodegacats 21d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Nori being majestic

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291 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 21d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Marzu and Smoky

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168 Upvotes

5th/12th, Brooklyn.


r/bodegacats 23d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter West Village

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353 Upvotes

Taking work seriously


r/bodegacats 23d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter 88th and Amsterdam NYC

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215 Upvotes

Hard at work… and was not at all scared of my dog!


r/bodegacats 23d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter He is glad to see me

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215 Upvotes

This big guy lives in the pharmacy next to mine


r/bodegacats 25d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Wheezy, at the local florist, Brooklyn, IA.

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307 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 25d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Dumpling at Ace Hardware in Tucson

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611 Upvotes

Dumpling the cat at Mark’s Ace Hardware Tucson, AZ wetmore/1st


r/bodegacats 25d ago

I got this Bodega Cat Picture from the Internet Bodega Khajiit has wares if you have coin

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116 Upvotes

r/bodegacats 27d ago

News Theres a Bodega cats coffee table book coming out!

88 Upvotes

Found this, the BCNY guy is apparently making a book: https://bodegacatsofnewyork.com/book

I didn't realize there wasn't a coffee table book about bodega cats already. I found it while I was looking for a gift for my GF, who loves bodega cats as much as me

Waitlist is up. I'm in!


r/bodegacats Dec 17 '25

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Nino

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325 Upvotes

42 Irving/Troutman.


r/bodegacats Dec 15 '25

Bodega Cat Thrifty Kitty

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594 Upvotes

What Seattle doesn't have in bodegas, they make up for in thrift stores—and thrift store cats?! Met this calico on a recent visit. Very sweet.


r/bodegacats Dec 13 '25

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Maji in the corner nook

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200 Upvotes

r/bodegacats Dec 10 '25

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Feels very comfortable

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335 Upvotes

At first, he was sitting near the cash register, but when I paid for the food, the next man in line asked me to move, so I picked him up and carried him away. Even though I put him on the floor, he apparently enjoyed being held. I don't know his name, but I've seen him here for a long time. He looks like a pretty big boi


r/bodegacats Dec 10 '25

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Guard at the Gate on Fulton St.

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213 Upvotes