who owns larry the cat

Larry the Cat does not have a private owner; he is officially cared for by the staff of 10 Downing Street and is treated as a government resident rather than the personal pet of any prime minister.

Who “owns” Larry the Cat?

Larry is formally described as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at 10 Downing Street, not as anyone’s personal property.

He was adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in 2011 and placed at Number 10 as a working resident, with his care funded and managed by Downing Street staff rather than by an individual.

How his status is explained

• Larry is classed as a sort of feline civil servant, remaining in place when prime ministers come and go.

• Official government history pages list him as a longstanding resident of 10 Downing Street whose day is spent greeting guests, “inspecting” security, and napping on antique furniture.

So if you have to answer in one line

No single person owns Larry the Cat; he belongs to 10 Downing Street as an official resident and is looked after collectively by the staff there.

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