Many of you know that author Ernest Hemingway was a huge cat fancier. Papa acquired his first cat from a sea captain in Key West, Florida. That kitty was six-toed (polydactyl) and from him sprang many more “double-pawed” kitties whose descendants still live at the Hemingway Estate in Key West.
Because of this famous heritage, many refer to cats with extra toes as “Hemingway cats.” Many people seek out double-pawed kitties, because once you’ve had one you get hooked on their unique look, their steady balance and their sweetness. They seem to look cuter with those big-mittened front feet!
We don’t receive many polydactyl kitties but we currently have a darling pair of “Hemingway Cats” waiting for a home.
Meet Coco and Pebbles
Beautiful, gentle and sweet, this young pair of “Hemingway” kitties entertain our volunteers while living happily at our adoption center. Coco and Pebbles deserve a great home. Siblings, they enjoy and find comfort in each other’s company. They’re only about a year old and still very kitten-like. Both adore people and will be excellent members of your household. They’re bonded so they must be adopted together. If you’re looking for kitties who are well matched, these two are it.
Pebbles likes to engage you in adoring her each time you pass by. She’s irresistibly sweet with a beautiful face and friendly disposition. She waits for ear rubs and neck scratches and then she bursts into a happy purrrrrrrrr.
Cocoa is the same, but he’s more mischievous. Being a boy, he’s usually playing or looking for his next adventure.
Both are beautiful double-pawed black cats, sleek and shiny and brimming with youth and life. Come on in and meet them!
The kitties thank you!
