Cheeto is an orange tabby cat associated with the Physics Building at the University of California, Davis. He has lived on the Davis campus since at least the early 2010s and is widely recognized by students and staff as a beloved campus animal. Cheeto’s popularity has been noted by UC Davis publications and local media. In 2019, he gained national attention for postings concerning his weight gain and overfeeding by the public.
Popularity and recognition
Cheeto is frequently referenced in UC Davis communications and student media. The UC Davis Admissions blog identifies him as a campus “fixture” and notes that he began appearing around 2011. Student newspaper The California Aggie has repeatedly recognized Cheeto in its “Best of Davis/Best Campus Animal” lists, including in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
UC Davis Magazine reported on “Animals on Campus” in 2019, highlighting Cheeto’s role as a campus fixture outside the Physics Building. The article described efforts by community caretakers and department staff to manage his health and explained that signs were posted asking people not to feed him due to weight...
Dan Ports
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