Orange Cat With Four Trees and Five Beds Chooses To Sleep in Strangest Spot

A social media video that captures a cat's unusual favorite resting spot has delighted viewers across the internet.

The viral video, which has been viewed more than 6.2 million times since it was first shared to Instagram on January 12, introduced internet users to Cheeto the tabby cat and his penchant for long naps with his head in his owner's slipper. It can be seen here.

Cheeto's owner, who manages the cat's Instagram and TikTok accounts, revealed in the post that the pampered feline not only has five beds but also four cat trees to his name. Despite the significant comfort provided to him by his owner, Cheeto makes clear in the short clip that his preferred spot for an uninterrupted rest remains to be with his head inside the brown wool slipper.

"We have a lot of options for both our kittens, Cheeto and Dixie, to sleep on such as cat beds, towers, a cat nest, but for some reason Cheeto prefers his mom's slippers," Cheeto's owner told Newsweek.

"Some people say it's the smell but he fell in love with the shoes as soon as they were unpacked and before anyone had a chance to even try them on. It's probably the material that he likes. And the color of course as others say."

The unconventional spot for a nap has left plenty of Instagrammers in hysterics, while others have pointed out that the cat's nonsensical decision sums up how many much loved pet cats behave.

"Orange cat being an orange cat," one user commented.

The post had been captioned: "The best sleep happens only with the right aroma."

Cheeto the cat, who goes by @cheeeto.the.cat on the platform, has amassed over 150,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram where his owner regularly shares his daily antics to their digital community. The cheeky cat lives with his sibling, a grey female cat named Dixie, and the pair's moments of sibling rivalry are often captured and posted online. Cheeto will be turning 4 years old on April 12.

What Do the Comments Say?

Since it had been shared to the social media platform on January 12 by @cheeeto.the.cat, the Instagram post has been liked by over 833,000 users and commented on over 900 times. Plenty of Instagrammers have voiced their amusement and funny takes at the viral moment in the post's comments section.

"Orange cat behavior," one user wrote.

Another user commented: "Beautiful cat."

"Bro took one sniff and passed out," a third Instagrammer joked.

"When the smell knocks you right out," a different Instagram user shared.

Another user wrote: "They feel closer to you and safer when they are around your scent. That cat really really loves you."

The Instagram post can be seen here.

Update 01/26/2024, 9:55 a.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from Cheeto's owner.

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