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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MoonlightLullaby Best Comment

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! ♥️😼

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@MoonlightLullaby i dont understand Hemingway....but, his cats were very interesting. Im glad you liked the quote. Its very true!! 😺❤️

MoonlightLullaby

@SW-User

I dont understand Hemingway

I don't think he understood himself. I've researched my writers well and read plenty of bios, so that's how I've gathered my speculations 🧐... you know how I am with trying to understand human behavior 😉

Thanks for BC🤗🌷

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@MoonlightLullaby Of course.....i know you have done your research!! Human behavior is one of your things that you are trying to understand!! 😀

You are welcome.....you have so much insight. 🤗