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 ...

"He fits perfect in our home!" wrote Jinx the polydactyl cat's new owner, after the feline quickly gained fans on social media Glenn Garner is a form writer-reporter who worked heavily with PEOPLE's ...

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 ...

A black kitten with 10 extra toes is baffling the internet after going viral on TikTok. Two-month-old Mazzy lives in Montreal, Canada, and was adopted by new owner Pixie last week. Pixie shares her ...

Many fictional characters in film and literature are known for having polydactyly, which is when someone is born with extra fingers or toes: the count from “The Princess Bride,” Zigzag from “The Thief ...

Q: I’ve had cats before, but none ever looked like the cat I adopted this week from the shelter. Both of her front paws have the normal four toes — plus three thumbs instead of one. I’ve never seen a ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: I’ve had cats before, but none ever looked like the cat I adopted ...

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 ...