Cat's 'Smart' Way of Crossing Street To Be With Sibling Goes Viral

A black and white cat named Michi has captured millions of hearts online for his surprisingly careful approach to crossing the street.

TikToker Zeenie ( @sshoopdoobadoobadoo ) shared footage of her sister's cat pausing at the roadside, looking both ways, and only then making his way across to join his owner. The video quickly went viral, garnering 2.1 million likes and 7.2 million views.

"My sister's cat follows her every time she goes outside before crossing the street he looks both ways," read the text overlaying the video, with the owner calling the feline "smart" in the post's hashtags.

Roads pose one of the biggest risks to outdoor cats, with traffic accidents being a leading cause of injury and death, according to Cats Protection.

The welfare charity recommends keeping cats