Larry, the 10 Downing Street cat, walks on the cabinet table wearing a British Union Jack bow tie ahead of the Downing Street street party, in central London, on April 28, 2011. Downing Street will hold a street party tomorrow to celebrate the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, on April 29, 2011. AFP PHOTO/BEN STANSALL/WPA POOL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Larry The Cat Stays At 10 Downing Street As David Cameron Resigns

Larry the Downing Street cat sits on the red carpet outside number 10 Downing Street in central London on January 16, 2012. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL        (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)
(Picture Credit: LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)

A cat’s work is never done, especially when that work includes keeping government officials safe from the threat of mice. Following the Brexit vote, David Cameron stepped down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as Theresa May took his place. But the question on everyone’s mind was, “What will happen to Larry the Cat?”

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 1:  Larry the Downing Street cat plays with bunting in the garden of number 10 Downing Street on June 1, 2012 in London, England. Four days of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne will start on Saturday. (Photo by Ki Price/WPA-Pool/Getty Images)
(Picture Credit: Ki Price/WPA-Pool/Getty Images)

Larry was adopted from an animal rescue center in 2011 to help with 10 Downing Street’s mouse problem. Though he took a while to prove himself as an adept mouse hunter and was even trashed by the press for his love of naps, he became a beloved fixture in the world of British politics. And, apparently, he’s here to stay, as he will remain at his post despite Cameron’s resignation.

Larry, the 10 Downing Street cat, walks on the cabinet table wearing a British Union Jack bow tie ahead of the Downing Street street party, in central London, on April 28, 2011. Downing Street will hold a street party tomorrow to celebrate the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, on April 29, 2011. AFP PHOTO/BEN STANSALL/WPA POOL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
(Picture Credit: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

The mouser continues to spend his days greeting visitors and is said to get along well with President Barack Obama. The nation sends the cat treats and gifts on a daily basis, and his approval rating seems to be higher than any other political figure in the country. Maybe that’s because, in a time of turmoil, Larry is a dependable source of comfort. We cat lovers know that if anything can bring a country together, it’s a cat.

Larry the Cat naps at No. 10 Downing Street in London on February 15, 2011 after arriving from Battersea Dogs and Cats home. British Prime Minister David Cameron has unveiled the latest member of his team -- a cat, who it is hoped will dispense with a rat spotted scuttling past the famous door of Number 10 Downing Street in recent weeks. Downing Street cats have a proud history, with some joining the state payroll and enjoying the honorary title of Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. AFP PHOTO / POOL / MARK LARGE (Photo credit should read MARK LARGE/AFP/Getty Images)
(Picture Credit: MARK LARGE/AFP/Getty Images)

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