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Article created by: Greta Jaruševičiūtė

Dropping by a bodega to get some eggs for tomorrow’s benedicts, more often than not, results in meeting its master. First, it’s the piercing eyes in the chips aisle that stare deep into your soul. Then, it’s the meow coming from nowhere. There may also be a furry tail lurking behind the stacked cartons of milk. If you see any of these, it’s a sign you have stumbled upon a bodega cat.

Call it a breed of its own accord, a sub-category of atypically social felines that dwell solely in convenience stores, not too big, not too small. Thanks to the Bodega Cats social media project, which has 462.5K Twitter and 298k Instagram followers, the internet can now sleep well with a seemingly endless collection of cats that totally own their bodegas.

So scroll down for the newest batch of pics featuring felines in the process of... nodding off, shamelessly chilling, or staring at people. We all know very well that it’s they who have total control of the bodegas, and not the bodega owners who have convinced themselves the place is in their hands.

Psst! More adorable cats captured on camera in small shops can be found in our previous posts here and here.

More info: BodegaCats.nyc | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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White cat posing confidently among snack bags in a small shop, capturing the charm of bodega cats.

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    A cat lounging on stacks of drink boxes inside a small shop, looking relaxed and in charge.

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    Cat peeking from behind a small shop counter, looking like it owns the place in a cozy bodega setting.

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    Cat resting in a small shop cardboard box, looking confident and comfortable like it owns the place.

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    A small kitten walking confidently on a black mat inside a small shop, surrounded by shelves with various products.

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    Orange cat lounging on a chair in a small shop with a handwritten sign, featured on a Twitter account collecting bodega cats.

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    Cat sitting on a box inside a small shop, looking like it owns the place, with a man smiling beside it.

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    Cat peeking from behind store shelves in a small shop, looking like it owns the place, featured on Twitter account.

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    Two photos of a cat in a small shop looking like it owns the place surrounded by boxes and snacks on shelves.

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    Cat stretching on tile floor inside a small shop with people standing nearby, typical of bodega cats in small shops.

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    Cat lounging confidently behind the counter of a small shop, embodying the vibe of a shop owner.

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    Cat sleeping inside a small shop snack display, showcasing cats in small shops looking like they own the place.

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    Orange cat sitting behind a counter in a small shop, looking like it owns the place among store merchandise.

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    Cat lounging on a printer in a small shop, surrounded by snacks and drinks, looking like it owns the place.

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    Two cats on a red carpet inside a small shop, showcasing cats in small shops looking like they own the place.

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    Black and white cat resting on stacked White Claw boxes inside a small shop, looking like it owns the place.

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    Orange cat peeking through ceiling tiles in a small shop, showcasing cats in small shops with confident looks.

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    Tabby cat with collar sitting on counter in small shop, interacting with person handling a white plastic bag.

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    Cat resting in a small shop box, looking calm and confident, from a Twitter account collecting bodega cats photos.

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    Tabby cat lying on a stack of cash inside a small shop, looking relaxed and confident like it owns the place.

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    This Twitter Account Collects Photos Of Cats In Small Shops Looking Like They Own The Place (50 New Pics)

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    Cat in a small shop window surrounded by ornate gold decor, looking like it owns the place.

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    Black and white cat peeking from a ceiling space above shelves in a small shop, embodying bodega cats’ confident presence.

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    Cat perched and leaping among shelves in a small shop, showcasing cats in small shops looking like they own the place.

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    Cat lying on tiled floor among stacked drink boxes inside a small shop, looking relaxed and at ease.

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    Tabby cat lounging in a small shop among snack boxes, captured by a Twitter account sharing cats in small shops.

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    Gray cat with white paws lounging at the entrance of a small shop filled with colorful products on shelves behind it.

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    Two cats resting on colorful La Croix boxes inside a small shop, looking like they own the place.

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    Tabby cat resting on stacked drink boxes in a small shop, looking relaxed and like it owns the place.

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    Black and white cat sitting on a small shop checkout counter, looking like it owns the place in a bodega setting.

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    White cat lounging on a green wooden shelf inside a small shop, looking relaxed and confident.

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    Cat lying on an ATM machine inside a small shop, looking relaxed and like it owns the place.

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    Cat lounging on tiled floor inside a small shop, looking relaxed and confident like it owns the place.

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    Tabby cat sitting among eggs in a small shop, looking like it owns the place, captured in a candid photo.

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    Calico cat lounging on stacked boxes inside a small shop, looking relaxed and confident like it owns the place.

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    Tabby cat standing on a box inside a small shop, surrounded by canned goods and packaged products, looking like it owns the place.

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    Two men in a small shop with one holding a fluffy cat looking like it owns the place, showcasing bodega cats charm.

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    Cat sitting confidently among shelves of small shop products, embodying the charm of cats in small shops.

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    Tabby cat sitting in a small shop surrounded by colorful snacks and products, looking like it owns the place.

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    Tabby cat standing on boxes in a small shop, looking confident like it owns the place among household products.

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    Black and white cat lying in a small shop among snacks with hands petting it, showing cats in small shops.

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