Politics · United Kingdom · 1 day ago
Downing Street cat Larry recovers at home after minor surgery
Larry, the cat known as Downing Street’s chief mouser, is recovering at home after a minor operation.
One account describes him as 19, while another says he is nearly 20.
He has a shaved patch of fur where he was treated, and the government says he is recovering well.
Former Prime Minister David Cameron brought Larry from an animal shelter in 2011 to help tackle a rat problem.
Since then, Larry has stayed at the government residence through six other prime ministers.
His long presence there has made him a well-known figure in Britain and beyond.
No further details about his recovery or the operation were given.
Larry, the cat who lives at 10 Downing Street, is recovering at home after a minor operation.
The British government said on Instagram that he was recovering well.
A shaved patch of fur on his side showed where he had been treated.
Larry is nearly 20 and has lived at the British prime minister’s residence since 2011.
- Who
- Larry, the cat known as the “chief mouser” at 10 Downing Street.
- What
- He had a minor operation and is recovering at home.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- At home at 10 Downing Street in London.
- Why
- The reason for the operation was not stated.
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Former prime minister David Cameron brought Larry from an animal shelter to help tackle a rat problem.
Larry returned home and was reported to be recovering well.
- Residence
- 10 Downing Street, London
- Age
- Nearly 20; described as 19 in AD
- Operation
- Minor surgery; the reason was not stated
- Brought to Downing Street
- 2011
- Former prime minister
- David Cameron
Sources
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