Ernest Hemingway’s Polydactal Cats

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Hemingway fell in love with these polydactal cats which have 5 toes or 6. He was given one by a sea captain which he named Snow White. The sea captains believed they brought good luck on ships due to the extra digit on their paws making them good mousers and being able to stand firmly on a ship.

Hemingway got another white polydactyl cat and named it Snowball. He let it run wild on the island in the keys. There are now a well taken care of colony of these special cats at the Hemingway House.

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Vivaci

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

SW-User

@Vivaci truthfully, i do too!! I have a dog!! I miss having a cat, they have so much personality!! I had cats all my life growing up. But, the hubby doesnt like cats. So, what can I do?? 😕😂 i saw a documentary years ago on Animal Planet and i decided to post this. Its very intriguing!! 😉

Vivaci

@SW-User Yes, nothing you can do if your hubby doesn’t like cats. Maybe you should send him cute cat pics everyday until he’s convinced.,😉

I’ve never had a pet cat since childhood, so I was v scared of it…

SW-User

@Vivaci i may or may not do that!! He was attacked once as a kid by a cat. Ive never dealt with that. I was always bringing them home to my mom and dad when i found a stray!! 😂

Vivaci

😲 Yikes…

🤗🤣🐱💕

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SW-User

@Vivaci my parents were about to kill me!! 😂 i always promised to take care of them, but, guess what?? My dad did!! 😁

Vivaci

That was my mom in my household when my sis brought home strays. 🤭@SW-User

SW-User

@Vivaci not too far off then!! 😂 great minds promise alike!!