Collage of photographs showing various dogs and cats in different poses and settings

Pets of IT: Celebrating National Pet Day

April 14, 2026

In celebration of National Pet Day (April 11, 2026), the IET Communications team gathered pet photos from across IT at UC Davis to share with the university community. Enjoy!

Pets of IT

Large white dog with black eye patch and small gray-and-white French bulldog in harness — Kona and Archer

Human: Christina Harland, Information and Educational Technology HR And Operations Director

Calm black Labrador sitting alert in dew-covered green grass, wearing collar tag — Griz

Human: Kimberlee Motroni, Information and Educational Technology Operations

Tan-and-black German Shepherd reclining on beige blanket indoors, alert gaze — Bella

Alert German Shepherd mix sitting on sidewalk in sunny yard, wearing a collar — Broccoli

Human: Wesley Burke, Information and Educational Technology Information Security Analyst in the Information Security Office

Tan-and-black German Shepherd with red flower collar, head tilted on a couch (photo) — Penny

Fluffy orange tabby cat with crossed front paws on a wooden table, looking at camera. — Cheeto

Alert brown tabby cat with green eyes sitting on ledge in front of gray brick wall, photo. — Gimli

Human: Trevor, Information and Educational Technology Enterprise Infrastructure Services

Curious black curly dog with white chest and red bow tie on green grass — Rolex

Blue-gray French bulldog wearing colorful bandana, sitting in warm sunlight, alert expression — Renzo

Human: Randy Dunn, Information and Educational Technology Principal Electronics Network Technician

White cat with gray ear patches sprawled belly-up on sunny windowsill — Maru

Human: Satoshi Nakamura, Information and Educational Technology Application Programmer

Small curly cream dog with large ears looking up on gray wood floor, wearing black bow collar — Charlie

Human: Mark Deamer, Information and Educational Technology Digital Communications Specialist

Two small brown-black Chihuahuas cuddled on cozy patterned blankets, one with a gray muzzle. — Batman and Boo

Human: Brenda Williams, Information and Educational Technology Service Management Office Manager

Brown and tan dog with striking blue eyes and tongue out in car, happy expression — Rocket

Human: Sam Jarosz, Information and Educational Technology Communications Analyst

Adorable corgi puppy with green collar, head tilted, sitting indoors — Gadget Porkchop

Long-haired tabby cat cradled belly-up in person's arms, wide-eyed — Freyja

Long-haired dog sprinting on grass, fur streaming in motion blur — Gizmo

Human: Nicholas Botto, Sys Admin in Metro IT

Small orange-and-yellow parrot perched in metal cage on colorful spiral perch — Puka

Gray rabbit chewing hay inside cardboard box, close-up photo — Carrot

Human: Ken Tran, Human Ecology IT Systems Administrator

Happy gray-and-white pit bull mix standing on pavement, tongue out — Tigger

Human: Justin, Information and Educational Technology ServiceNow Lead Developer

Older tan dog with graying muzzle standing on floral rug, wearing collar tag — Leela

Human: Ira Tarshis, Information and Educational Technology Enterprise Platforms Supervisor

Sleepy brown tabby cat curled on a gray blanket, warm soft lighting — Miss Marvel (Meep)

Ginger tabby cat relaxed and curled in a teal fuzzy nest on a couch (photo) — Goose

Human: Stephanie Holmes, Information and Educational Technology Senior Analyst

Close-up photo of a light tan dog with pleading eyes, perked ears, paw on a table — Babe

Small brown dog on couch with one ear perked, alert expression — Bacon

Human: Peter Blando, Information and Educational Technology Business Systems Analyst

Indoor photo of brown-and-white dog holding a chewed pink rope toy, eager eyes — Peggotty

Human: Stephen Paulsen, Information and Educational Technology Applications Programmer

Tortoiseshell cat with white paws lying twisted on carpet beside colorful string toy — Kiki

Human: Erika Simon, Information and Educational Technology Executive Assistant

Dark gray cat with alert expression seated on orange armchair in living room — Char Char

Fluffy black-and-tan Pomeranian held by hands at sunlit seaside — Daisy Sue

Fluffy small brown dog curled on pink plaid blanket beside feet and glowing fireplace — Rocky and Coco

Human: Ginger Gentry, Information and Educational Technology Executive Assistant

Brown-and-white dog standing in dry field with black cows on a distant hill — Hazel

Human: Linn Andres, Information and Educational Technology Academic Applications Analyst

Two gray squirrels at a green hanging bird feeder by a wet tree trunk and fence — My Bird Friends

Human: Anitha Kumar, Information and Educational Technology Application Developer

Black Labrador with pink collar and round tag, attentive gaze against green grass — Mazzy

Human: Matthew Clark, Information and Educational Technology Support Services Senior Analyst

White curly dog lying on rug among colorful chew toys, looking toward camera — Gus

Human: Ben Kohls, Information and Educational Technology Principal Electronics Technician

Sunlit orange tabby cat reclining on a windowsill, gazing outside — Phoenix

Cream-and-white cat resting on sunlit carpet, front paw tucked, calm expression — Luna

Human: Rick Leos, Information and Educational Technology Systems Administrator

Black-and-white Boston Terrier lying on green grass wearing purple harness — Domino

Small white-and-brown speckled dog resting on fuzzy blankets beside a pink pillow — Cocoa

Human: Constance Fuller, Information and Educational Technology Program Manager

Black dog with brown markings and purple collar lying on wooden floor, looking at camera — Charisma ("Rizzy")

Human: Laura Smith, Information and Educational Technology Executive Assistant

Black dog playfully tugging a plush lion, mouth wide open on beige carpet (photo) — Winni

Human: Jeremy Phillips, College of Letters and Science Executive Director of IT

Black-and-white Border Collie curled on gray cushion, ears perked, looking at camera — Murphy

Human: Robert Davis, Financial Aid and Scholarships Associate Director

Black-and-white kitten asleep on ripped jeans, hand gently petting

Human: Rasilind Berks, Information and Educational Technology Information Security Office

Fluffy tabby cat sitting upright on carpet, legs splayed, wearing blue collar tag — Smokey

Tabby cat curled asleep against white plush toy on fluffy rug, brick wall background — Winnie

Brown-and-white cat sitting outside a blue glass door, looking inside. — Roscoe

Human: Stacey Waller, Administrative IT Service Desk Supervisor