We All Love Bodega Cats, And These Are Some Of The Most Charming We’ve Seen

Even when they are sleeping, they are working hard.

Damjan
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We All Love Bodega Cats, And These Are Some Of The Most Charming We’ve Seen

You're probably familiar with bodegas if you've spent any time in New York City. If you've never visited one of these small businesses, Newsweek says that "a bodega is a small, owner-operated convenience store that provides everyday essentials."

Since the mid-twentieth century, when immigrants from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean opened the first of them, these establishments have been a familiar sight in New York City. The word bodega comes from the Spanish word for "wine cellar" or grocery store."

Consider walking into your neighborhood corner store and finding a paw protruding from the chip bag racks. You're instantly attracted and have to say hello when you notice a cat lazing amid the bags.

The cat then extends out his paws to feel comfortable and express welcome in a leisurely manner that cats have perfected. Oh my goo, how cute...

When a cutie-pie tuxedo cat dozing among the chip display stretched and reached out to say hello, a lucky bodega shopper got just that experience.

Fortunately for us, the cat-obsessed consumer recorded the incident and published it on social media. This humorous cat video, which combines cuteness with #asmr fun, made its way to @bodegacats_ on TikTok, where almost 11 million people have enjoyed watching this bodega cat make comfy amid the chips!

Take a look at these adorable bodega cats:

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Because these little establishments are located in a large metropolis and sell food, vermin might be an issue. But guess who enjoys eradicating icky, crawly pests while looking lovely in the process?

That's correct, cats! These felines, known as bodega cats, assist shop owners in keeping the premises free of rats and pests while also providing customers with a cat encounter.

So, while this sleepy tux appears to be taking a break, he's actually working hard to keep the store free of unpleasant vermin. Plus, he's getting paid extra for becoming friends with the customers!

Now, relax and enjoy the charm of this sleeping cat stretching amid the chips.

The bodegacats_ have 173K followers and 4.3M likes on TikTok, and that says enough about the popularity of corner-shop cats. People love seeing them in person and sharing it online.

And we can’t blame them – they are so charming.

This bodega cat isn't the only one caught on video. So, have a look at these hardworking store kitties. 

The Best of Bodega Cats:

“This is the most cat thing I have ever seen.”

“This is the most cat thing I have ever seen.”kolonykats

This fiery feline isn't even aware that he's in a price tag bind!

Chip bags, oh my. The purrfect pillows to rest your head on!

Chip bags, oh my. The purrfect pillows to rest your head on!bodegacats_

You've been caught!

This cat takes her job as a cashier very seriously. "I said - no refunds!"

This cat takes her job as a cashier very seriously. meanwhilebackinqueens

Earning that pay...

Can I assist you?. Think again

Can I assist you?. Think againdjnamelessnyc

Working hard

This courteous bodega cat thanks you for your business and invites you to return!

This courteous bodega cat thanks you for your business and invites you to return!itsrico1228

These are probably some of the hardest-working bodega cats you’ll ever see. Their dedication is truly inspiring.

We wish we could have jobs like theirs. Wouldn’t it be great to lay around all day long and look cute for the customers?

If only we could have their charming and laid-back personality...

Damjan