Tuesday, 15 February 2011

Downing Street adopts a cat - David Cameron, British Prime Minister's first agreeable move.

Unrelated: Wow, 200 followers in 4 days. Thanks everyone for your support.

Larry settles into his new home today
As a consequence of a rat problem at 10 Downing Street, Larry the cat has been adopted today. The rat infestation became famous across the country when one was seen running across the doorstep of the residence of Prime Minister David Cameron on the BBC national news in January.

Larry was a stray cat taken in by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, is around 4 months old, and is said to be family-friendly but also has "a high chase-drive and hunting instinct".

Larry is the latest of the cats to live at Number 10, the first since 2006. His predecessors include Rufus of England, nicknamed Treasury Bill, Munich Mouser who lived under Chamberlain and Churchill during World War 2, and Humphrey, who moved out in 1997 amid reports that Cherie Blair did not get on with the cat.


However different the political views of Britain's Prime Ministers have been throughout the years, they seem to all have a soft spot for our feline friends.


Via BBC News
Posted by Stuff that matters, stuff that don't at 11:35

72 comments:

  1. L.S.B15 February 2011 at 11:47

    I'd always kind of hoped that the prime minister would be more of a dog person. Hmm.
    Also, surely there must be a more humane way to catch the rats/mice/mongoose whatever that are infesting number 10 than a vicious animal that will tear them to shreds? I believe this sends an interesting message to our society; don't be awkward, we will rip you up.

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  2. lovebloggin15 February 2011 at 11:47

    The cat should solve the rat problem!

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  3. Warlaw15 February 2011 at 11:51

    YEAH LARRY! That's the name of of brother, but alas, he does not hunt rats. I'm glad to see that this guy got a good home!

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  4. The Pokemon Master-er15 February 2011 at 11:54

    Aww, Larry the cat <3

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  5. trippinkets15 February 2011 at 11:59

    haha cool story

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  6. Jcache15 February 2011 at 12:07

    Larry is my new favorite cat...EVER.

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  7. Wobbles15 February 2011 at 12:17

    Pretty outstanding cat ya got there.

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  8. Carl15 February 2011 at 12:22

    That's pretty cool that they would adopt a cat instead of fumigating the place.

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  9. Sidewayz15 February 2011 at 12:22

    should have adopted voldercat

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  10. Brendan15 February 2011 at 12:26

    pretty cool they adopted the cat!

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  11. Unknown15 February 2011 at 12:31

    Yay for kitties!

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  12. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 12:47

    Cool story bro.

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  13. Ugh15 February 2011 at 12:51

    What a ridiculous name for a cat.

    xx

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  14. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 13:09

    love the blog, I follow now:)

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  15. Bilbo15 February 2011 at 13:15

    Who doesn't love cats.

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  16. Damian15 February 2011 at 13:17

    Interesting to see that the Downing Street has such problems as rats.

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  17. Unknown15 February 2011 at 13:18

    Wait, I thought David Tennant was the PM?

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  18. Isaac15 February 2011 at 13:20

    Larry is a boss

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  19. nikoli15 February 2011 at 13:25

    Hey thanks for checking out my tune on my blog...I'll be sure to follow yours every morning with a cup of coffee!

    THANKS!

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  20. Ion76215 February 2011 at 13:32

    hooray for larry the cat glad to see he has a new home

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  21. mtn15 February 2011 at 13:44

    I love cats :) and Larry is a very special one

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  22. Revi15 February 2011 at 13:50

    News like this always leave a warm feeling inside. Thanks!

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  23. Styron15 February 2011 at 13:57

    oh Larry, did you screw up our dossiers again?
    Bad kitty! Baaaddd kiiittt- tttyyyy!

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  24. MikeJoeMuse15 February 2011 at 14:07

    I actually prefer cats over dogs.

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  25. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 14:27

    I guess they´re going to need more than one cat....

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  26. swagdigital15 February 2011 at 14:40

    I want a cat. I used to have one but he passed away a few years ago :,(

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  27. Ramsay15 February 2011 at 14:57

    I'd say these are the worlds most important cats! I wish I could own a cat but I'm allergic, they are by far my favorite animal though.

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  28. Hjortkayre15 February 2011 at 15:15

    Aw, guess he does have a heart then.

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  29. Jacob15 February 2011 at 15:19

    dawww kitty!

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  30. Public Confessions15 February 2011 at 15:21

    congrats man!!
    what are you thankful for?

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  31. AuditorAwakening15 February 2011 at 15:25

    Haha Larry the cat. I hope he lives a long, prosperous life.

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  32. jonwinters15 February 2011 at 15:27

    larry is too cute. hope he helps out with the rat infestation.

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  33. Mr. Bloggity15 February 2011 at 16:04

    dang cats...

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  34. Con Queso15 February 2011 at 17:15

    Not too fond of cats, but they're alright. weird story =D

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  35. Bobby15 February 2011 at 18:00

    My friend had a cat and a rat who got along great. Go figure...

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  36. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 18:00

    So litterbox provided by them as well?? or any coupon to buy cat-genie?
    http://meandmythinkingcap.blogspot.com/2010/12/cat-genie.html

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  37. A15 February 2011 at 18:10

    That's good news! Maybe the cat will make better decisions haha.

    Not that it's my place to judge, I'm not even British.

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  38. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 18:43

    Congrats and I'm happy Larry found a home :D

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  39. Nathan King15 February 2011 at 18:49

    Bet that cats livin' in style now!

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  40. Das Auto!15 February 2011 at 19:25

    Should I take a knee when I address this cat?

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  41. ukwrestler2315 February 2011 at 20:20

    At least he came up with a solution
    ukwrestler23.blogspot.com

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  42. Major Mack15 February 2011 at 20:25

    Meowwwww

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  43. Layman Researcher15 February 2011 at 20:31

    Awwwwww kitty!!

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  44. Josh15 February 2011 at 20:52

    It's funny how far technology has brought us, but cats are still the best way to solve a rat problem.

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  45. xazbaschboss15 February 2011 at 21:12

    Everyone loves a cat.

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  46. Gar Daniels15 February 2011 at 21:40

    Lucky cat

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  47. donga500015 February 2011 at 22:29

    Oh that Larry, what WONT he do.

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  48. Dmitry15 February 2011 at 22:50

    This cat scares me :O

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  49. erics15 February 2011 at 23:08

    cats will always be in the hearts of ours. shine on your crazy diamonds.

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  50. Neuro15 February 2011 at 23:43

    Obvious PR move is obvious

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  51. 'Auana15 February 2011 at 23:48

    lol thats cool, even if its PR...

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  52. obi16 February 2011 at 00:43

    thats cool nice to know ;)

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  53. Forrest Stump16 February 2011 at 02:57

    Yeah, cats are the best solution for rats (but don't give them much food...)

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  54. Paranormal Explorer16 February 2011 at 03:22

    I want to approve of a cat being rescued but if the rats are caught then nobody will get bitten and catch a fatal disease.

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  55. poups16 February 2011 at 04:56

    larry is too cute !!! i hope he'll helps out with the rat infestation :D

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  56. DL16 February 2011 at 05:06

    The times they are a-changin'.

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  57. tangerine nectarine lemons16 February 2011 at 05:08

    I like how the adopted him, rather than buying a "pristine" one. So lovely :)

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  58. Jazz bazooka16 February 2011 at 05:26

    The cat could solve the rat prob :D

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  59. lloyd redgrave16 February 2011 at 05:43

    Hhaha everyone keeps talking about the rat infestation, so messed up

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  60. S.S.16 February 2011 at 05:45

    Dogs >>> Cats. Dogs are always faithful to you :)

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  61. Anton Nuemus16 February 2011 at 05:54

    You can say abput Britons what you want, but they know how to solve problems :D

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  62. Three Cheers for Calvin16 February 2011 at 06:02

    Well there won't be a rat problem anymore now that Larry the cat is here :)

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  63. ilir16 February 2011 at 06:29

    HAHA! Members of his cabinet were sitting in a conference room, like "Mr. Prime Minister, we need some good publicity. These students are KILLING you. I got it! LET'S ADOPT A CAT."

    "BRILLIANT!"

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  64. seamagpie16 February 2011 at 06:38

    congratulations

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  65. Dr. Grim16 February 2011 at 06:43

    well cats are cute... but i personally think that i'll a prime minister that raises a dog will be more likely to get my vote =P

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  66. metalpark_7318916 February 2011 at 07:07

    the cute fuckin cat!

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  67. broham456716 February 2011 at 07:10

    Larry the cat. Awesome name.

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  68. FTW16 February 2011 at 07:24

    sweet Larry =) i love cats

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  69. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 07:26

    I can't believe this was actually on the news last night, it's just a cat

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  70. Havuelete16 February 2011 at 07:33

    it's nice he adopted the cat rather than buying one.

    like your blog, i'll follow

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  71. Ziggy17 February 2011 at 01:57

    Larry's so cute :D

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  72. Leviuqse17 February 2011 at 17:52

    i could i would adopt 100 cats..i love cats

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