Garfield's housemate is Jon, a three-letter name, and Odie, a four-letter name. Jon is a human cartoon character created by Jim Davis in 1978. He is the owner of Garfield, an orange tabby cat, and Odie, a yellow beagle. Jon is often portrayed as a bumbling everyman who works at a technology company. Odie is a lovable, goofy dog who loves to eat and play. He is often seen chasing after Garfield or getting into trouble. Together, Jon and Odie provide a comedic foil for Garfield's antics.