Every so often, a kitten comes along who’s just too cute for words—and Bella is definitely one of them. This tiny gray and white sweetheart has paws that are a little extra, literally. She’s a ...

In times of trouble, there’s always one thing you can count on to lift your spirits, and that’s the sight of a tiny, fluffy kitten taking a cozy nap and stretching adorably. It is scientifically ...

If you hold tight to the belief that less is more, polydactyl cats—also known as mitten cats and Hemingway cats—may give you a reason (or perhaps several of them) to reconsider your position. That's ...

Despite an unusually warm fall, recent winter weather blew more than cooler temperatures through the doors of Helen Woodward Animal Center. As though prepped for the chill, seven adorable polydactyl ...

Polydactylism (literally "many-fingered") is a genetic mutation that is passed down via a dominant gene. The trait is found most often in western England, Wales, and the eastern parts of the United ...

The macho writer was a huge cat lover. Now, photographer Henry Hargreaves captures the polydactyl gene-carrying felines of Hemingway Home. Writer Ernest Hemingway is best remembered for his macho ...

Both kittens and mittens are cute hallmarks of some of our favorite childhood stories, but the heart-bright opportunity to acquaint ourselves with a few real-life "Kittens in Mittens" doesn't prance ...