Ernest Hemingway’s Polydactal Cats

Hemingway was a strange guy. I'm a fan of both he & F Scott as writers, but have mixed feelings when it comes to their treatment of Zelda ( wife of F Scott ).... it's difficult to explain, but this was one of his heartwarming stories. Thanks for sharing. I do think that quote holds so MUCH TRUTH! ♥️😼

The second homeless mother and kittens family I took in, had that extra toe. They were all precious, but I fell in love with one kitten in particular. I forgot to hide him when 'interviewing' a couple who expressed interest in adopting one of the kittens, and they seemed so great I let them take him. Their young son chose that kitten. I always made sure I could contact those I surrendered an animal to, and I called them at least 3 times to check on that little guy I called Monkey, and ask if they were sure they wanted that particular kitten. The father was always nice, bless him.


I did know the story of the Hemingway cats, and had been to Key West once then. Although the Hemingway House and Museum was closed at the time, I did see some the cats who reside on and around there.

Awww….interesting piece of trivia, Indy…now I wish I could pet a kitty. 🐈☺️

Very cool. Have visited Key West. The Hemmingway House kept like 50 of those kitties then.

I have a polydactal cat named rocky. I have been to hemingways house twice

How adorable! I didn't know they had formed a colony! Wonderful story!

I absolutely love this little tidbit of Hemingway triva. He's my favorite. And his granddaughter is my mentor. ❤✍️

It happens with people, too.

I stayed on the island once. I did not see the House (honestly, I did not know there was one). I did see a few cats wandering around the streets. And chickens!

That quote is absolutely keeee-reckt! Greatest living animal on the planet today is a felis catus.