Say hello to a mitten kitten. This is one of a half dozen polydactyl cats dopped off at the Clovis Animal Shelter in late July. These unique cats were once sought by several notables, including ...

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 ...

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There are 90 cats — out of 124 rescued from an overcrowding situation in Fullerton earlier this month — ready for a new home, OC Animal Care officials said. The cats are available for adoption at the ...

It's hard to choose the cutest part of a cat, but paws rank pretty highly in our book. There's just something about a perfectly fuzzy paw (and its toe beans!) that always makes us smile. No two cats ...

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 ...

Some cat breeds, like Maine Coons, are more likely to have extra toe beans than others. Being "polydactyl" and a gorgeous MC makes them even more special and unique—the envy of felines everywhere! I ...

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 ...

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