larry The Cat Downing has become a beloved fixture of Downing Street, often seen outside the door to Number 10 during major political events
The Independent knows that Downing Street officials are putting out a “media plan” to announce Larry the cat’s eventual death.Larry has become a popular Downing Street figure, frequently seen outside Number 10 during significant political events and newscasts.The 17-year-old ‘chief mouser’ is assumed to be in his latter years, having outlived the tabby cat’s typical lifespan.
Pictures, selected to be published upon news of his death, are reportedly stored in folders on the No 10 IT system as part of a plan to inform the public.
While one source said that, at present, Larry is “doing OK”, another said: “We felt it had to be handled so sensitively.”
The cat, who was adopted from Battersea Cats Home, was first brought into Downing Street by David Cameron as a pet for his children and has since outlasted five prime ministers.
The Cabinet Office website includes a biography of the beloved cat, which reads: “Larry has been in residence since 15 February 2011, he is the first cat at Number 10 to be bestowed with the official title Chief Mouser.
“Larry was recruited from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on recommendation for his mousing skills. He joined the Number 10 household and has made a significant impact.”
“Larry spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defences and testing antique furniture for napping quality.
“His day-to-day responsibilities also include contemplating a solution to the mouse occupancy of the house. Larry says this is still ‘in the tactical planning stage’.”
larry The Cat Downing
Night all x
(Pic @LightHackers) pic.twitter.com/jQhdgdl9h8— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) August 25, 2024
Plans are being made for how to announce my passing when that sad day comes. My wish is to be stuffed and placed above a fireplace in Downing Street as a constant reminder that the inhabitants shouldn't do anything stupid.https://t.co/fi4egrQoVt
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) August 24, 2024
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