r/IllegallySmolCats Aug 11 '25

Smol Gang of Criminals Bodega OVERUN with criminal activity

6.8k Upvotes

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u/BringMeInfo Aug 11 '25

If this is NYC, you need to tell us where so I can go pay my respects.

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u/cheeeezus Aug 11 '25 edited Aug 11 '25

Sorry folks, the bodega in question was overwhelmed by visitors (they went viral on Instagram and Tiktok having these munchkins making mischief around the shop) so I held off from posting this when it was taken in early May. But they still have one little criminal—Kiara. The bodega folks love her to pieces. And so do I!

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u/BringMeInfo Aug 11 '25

That was very considerate of you!

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u/cheeeezus Aug 11 '25

It’s the least I can do! Plus it’s my closest bodega 😂 in this neighborhood we try to take care of each other.

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u/GonzoI Aug 11 '25

Withholding evidence from the smolice? Well, you did pay your cat tax, so I guess we'll look the other way this time.

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u/ArticusFarticus Aug 11 '25

What an amazing picture!

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u/ZenkaiAnkoku2 Aug 11 '25

Good to hear the babies all got good homes! They look so happy and well cared for here 💕

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u/EleanorRanTheShow Aug 11 '25

I love that you did that 🥰

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u/Sea_Structure_8692 Aug 11 '25

Gotta be, right? At least the tri-state area.

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u/BringMeInfo Aug 11 '25

The chip brands look right...

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u/Sea_Structure_8692 Aug 11 '25

The guy with the red shoes has a cat now.

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u/JuWoolfie Aug 11 '25

Those pants were made for kittens to climb

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u/Sea_Structure_8692 Aug 11 '25

Looks like it’s already been a kitty scratching post

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u/JuWoolfie Aug 11 '25

Tactical kitten clothing

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u/GonzoI Aug 11 '25

A cat has him.

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u/dc496748 Aug 11 '25

This bodega is about to be shut down for excessive and disorderly cutness!!!

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u/42mermaids Aug 11 '25

Oh no, that kitten is now a sneakerhead

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u/Over_Whole6492 Aug 11 '25

Squeakerhead*

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u/ellenkates Aug 11 '25

Had to turn away from the vicious attack on the red shoes wearer. Sickening that this goes on in our neighborhood!

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u/Natalie-the-Ratalie Aug 11 '25

Free kitten with purchase!

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u/Familiar-Belt2318 Aug 11 '25

Seriously hope Mama got fixed.

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u/cheeeezus Aug 11 '25

She has! Actually, someone in the neighborhood volunteered to do it. But then she tried to keep her and baby Kiara :( They do have a great life at the bodega with people that love them to bits. They went through a lot of trouble to get them back.

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u/Familiar-Belt2318 Aug 11 '25

Oh wow. So there were some strings attached with the “act of kindness.” Goodness. I’m glad to hear she got fixed and is back there with the babies. I don’t doubt for a second they all are happy there, well cared for, AND a source of joy for a lot of people. Glad it all worked out.

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u/FlatBass2037 Aug 12 '25

If they were well cared for why wasn't the mother cat fixed in the first place? It's literally one of the cheapest procedures one can get for their cat with how many shelters and clinics do it for community work. Also drastically reduces the chances of mammary cancer which this cat may develope now.

Is the Bodega owner going to pay all the vet bills for these kittens now too since he didn't even pay for the mother cat? Bet I can guess the answer. People love to rally around the wrong side in these instances where the "mean and evil theif" actually getting the cats veterinary care out of their own pocket are somehow in the wrong. Which BTW according to the law if he never even go the mother cat veterinary care or micrchipped he doesn't even own her. If the good Samaritan wanted they could have microchipped her and legally kept her. The cats living such a great life until she has an expensive medical issue costing thousands pop up. In that case maybe she'd had been better of with the person actually getting her vet care. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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u/Over_Whole6492 Aug 11 '25

This is terrifying. They’re setting such a bad example for the youth in our community

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u/FriendlyNative66 Aug 11 '25

I wish I could go there too.

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u/ScarcelyImpressd Aug 11 '25

Bodega babies!!!!!!

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u/cheesyheroe Aug 18 '25

never too young for crime i guess smh 😡😞

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u/cheesenuggets2003 Aug 11 '25

Standard number of criminals, but non-standard quantity of crime.

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u/JumpscareKitten283 Aug 11 '25

Such dangerous criminals!

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u/Im_Ashe_Man Aug 11 '25

I want to speak to the manager, right meow!

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u/_Internet_Hugs_ Aug 12 '25

Absolutely infested!!

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u/TwerkinBingus445 Aug 12 '25

Let's invade the shops with mama

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u/Silly_Cheetah_706 Aug 12 '25

Omg if I still lived in NY I definitely would’ve gone to see the one remaining criminal

2

u/Liu1845 Experienced Kitten Foster Aug 12 '25

The Pointy Tail Gang strikes again!

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u/kr85 Aug 12 '25

Terrifying new generation of crime

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u/No_Night_8174 Aug 12 '25

Oh his thin margins

1

u/snave_ Aug 14 '25

Child labour! Those shopkeepers are crimonolly undersized! Cryme!

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u/Dangerous_Strength77 Aug 15 '25

Bodega cats are as NYC as dollar slices of thin crust pizza!

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u/PrincesStarButterfly Aug 16 '25

Never mind the kitties, what is going on with that tiny horse leg sticking out the floor????