Peta (cat)
Peta | |
|---|---|
| Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office | |
| In role 8 May 1964 – 1976 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Peter III (1964) |
| Succeeded by | Wilberforce (1973) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. October 1963 Isle of Man |
| Died | (aged 16) |
| Residence | Home Office |
| Occupation | Mouser |
Peta (born Manninagh KateDhu, c. October 1963 – 1980) was the chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, beginning her term in 1964 and retiring around 1976. She was the replacement of Peter III, who had died at the age of 16 in 1964. A Manx cat, Peta was born on the Island of Man. Peta served during the premierships of three prime ministers: Alec Douglas-Home, Harold Wilson and Edward Heath. She died in 1980 after having retired to the home of a civil servant.