Larry the cat has resumed his duties in Downing Street after undergoing an emergency operation.
The chief mouser, 19, had a large scar and shaved fur outside No10 this week as he continued to keep Downing Street free of mice for a 16th year.
Following his operation to remove a cyst, Larry had a run-in with a guide dog on his return, though no harm was done.
On X, a parody account named in honour of the cat posted after the skirmish: ‘I told the dog that if you think my scar is bad, you should see the other guy…’
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