Do you know a Polydactyl Cat? 🐾 #Polydactyl #HemingwayCats #PolydactylCat #CatFacts #Cats | Jackson Galaxy

Neat Cat Facts ~ Does your cat purr? #purring #purringcat #catfacts #catinfo #catlife #thecatterycc | The Cattery Cat Shelter

Tiki is a polydactyl kitten, also known as a Hemingway kitty, because Ernest Hemingway was known to have an affection for these special cats. Polydactyly is a congenital condition which causes extra toes on the front and/or back paws. Normally, a cat would have 5 digits on the front and 4 on the back feet. As you can see, Tiki has an extra toe on his front paws. His back feet are normal. Hemingway cats are common on the east coast of the United States and Canada. They have a long history among b

Meet Polygon, a polydactyl cat. Her extra toe beans = extra charm. Polydactyl cats are born with more than the usual number of toes. It’s a harmless genetic quirk that gives them bonus beans and impressive grip. Fun fact: Ernest Hemingway’s home in Key West, Florida is famous for its cats. About 60 cats live there, and many are polydactyl, just like Polygon. | Humane Society of Charlotte

Polydactyl paws of Maine Coon cat. #mainecoon #cats #felisgallery #robertsijka #polydactylcat | Felis Gallery by Robert Sijka