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Border-Hopping Cat ‘Louis Vuitton’ Becomes Viral Star on U.S.–Canada Line

A lightly marked ditch along 0 Avenue lets the tabby slip between countries, turning neighborhood footage into a social‑media hit.

Overview

  • The brown-and-white tabby crosses the boundary several times a day at South Surrey’s 0 Avenue, where a grassy ditch and signs mark the line.
  • Neighbors say the cat routinely greets people on both sides of the street and has become a local legend in the community.
  • Owner Deb Tate told CTV News Vancouver his sudden fame is “a bit mind-blowing,” after clips of his crossings circulated online.
  • YouTube footage from the local report was widely shared and picked up by outlets including Dexerto on March 20, fueling international attention.
  • Coverage focuses on the lighthearted nature of the crossings, with jokes from residents and no reported response from border or animal-control authorities.