With so many people around the world shut up inside their homes, people are finding creative ways to communicate and get to know their neighbors. In Leeds, Sian Cosgrove, 24, had long admired a black and white moggie who lived in the house opposite but had never spoken to her neighbours.

She posted a sign in her window asking her neighbors what was their cat’s name. A few days later, the neighbors posted a sign saying the cat’s name was Walter. Now Walter has become the latest Internet sensation as people around the world follow Walter as they stay isolated from others.

Who knew a cat could bring so many people together? To learn more about Walter and his newfound Internet fame, click here.