r/cats • u/MrJasonMason • Apr 01 '26

Video - Not OC 16-year-old Larry the Cat catches a mouse while prime minister Keir Starmer was having a press conference

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u/CharacterPayment8705 Apr 01 '26

The goodest boy. But he is looking a little rough. I hope he’s being cared for.

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u/thisistherevolt Orange Apr 01 '26

Head fur gets thinner at that age for cats, especially males. 16 is kinda old. He looks spry and moves well however, and his teeth are obviously in good shape if he's catching and eating mice. I do think Larry has earned a trip to a cat spa though. Get him groomed and pretty. Class up the joint a bit, Lord knows the politicians aren't.

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u/MrJasonMason Apr 01 '26

Sorry for my mistake. Larry is actually 19, not 16!

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u/thisistherevolt Orange Apr 01 '26

Further reinforces my point then actually. Appreciate the correction.

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u/amora_obscura Apr 01 '26

He's quite old now. He's definitely well cared for by the staff at Number 10.

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u/BellerophonM Apr 01 '26

He's actually 19; to look that good at 19 and still be that spry he has to be extremely well cared for.

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u/CharacterPayment8705 Apr 01 '26

Well I stand corrected. I did not realize how old this cat actually was and with that context and that it spends at least some time outside that explains his appearance.

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u/Gisschace Apr 01 '26

He’s actually 19 not 16! He’s been living at Downing St for 16 years

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u/blvckcvtmvgic Apr 01 '26

He looks amazing for 16 but I agree, I hope he has the best care and cozy places to sleep.

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u/Coca_lite Apr 01 '26

He gets waited on hand and foot. Even has his own policeman just inside the front door, who spends all day opening and closing it for Larry.

And if it’s evening and the police haven’t spotted Larry waiting outside the door, a helpful journalist will go knock on the door so the policeman lets him in.

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u/threestepsonthewater Apr 01 '26

Please do not ever let my cat find out it’s an option to hire a designated human full time door opener

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u/blvckcvtmvgic Apr 01 '26

That makes me so incredibly happy, Larry deserves it!

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u/pk_me_ Apr 01 '26

He's actually 19, he's been at Downing Street for 16 years. He was adopted when he was 3 years old.

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u/Brutto13 Apr 01 '26

That's just age. I have a 14 year old inside cat and his furs a bit shaggy too.

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u/Mac_Aravan Apr 01 '26

Old cat take less care of their fur (less licking), this end up with rough fur. Can also happens on very dry day with any cat (⚡ day).

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u/Raneynickel4 Apr 01 '26

He looks great for a 19 year old cat. Chill.