Overview

• Sophie, a gray, green-eyed cat, wandered onto the White House North Lawn and entered the press briefing room, drawing widespread media attention.
• Journalists documented the incident on social media, noting Sophie wore a collar and possibly an AirTag, raising discussions about modern pet tracking technologies.
• White House staff and the Secret Service located Sophie’s owner and reunited them shortly after the breach.
• The incident follows a recent perimeter breach by a toddler, prompting officials to reassess White House security protocols.
• Sophie’s involvement in Washington’s 'Blue Collar Cats Program,' aimed at urban rodent control, highlights broader animal welfare initiatives in the city.