He's the eternal employee of the month at Sam Bond's Garage, a regular at 20 after 4 and New Day Bakery, and a purveyor of catnip and cat food from Red Barn Grocery.

In Season 2, episode 1, there's a truly excellent subtle nod to one of the better puzzles in The Last of Us Part II, and it all comes down to a certain four-legged, top-tier employee.

Back on Aug. 1, Sotelo says he made it his goal to become employee of the month. He accomplished that goal and now has his name on a plaque inside the Costco.