The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West, Florida has been home to a group of about 50 cats, many of them polydactyl, for decades. Some are the descendants of the original six-toed cat the author was given in 1935. The Hemingway estate has been locked in a struggle with the USDA for almost a year, which says the cats are an “exhibit†and require a special permit. The Key West City Commission has just passed an ordinance, granting the estate an exemption from the law.
The new ordinance reads in part, "The cats reside on the property just as the cats did in the time of Hemingway himself. They are not on exhibition in the manner of circus animals. ... The City Commission finds that family of polydactyl Hemingway cats are indeed animals of historic, social and tourism significance."
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Charlie Chaplin is a sweet natured five year old who earned the name due to a tiny black mustache and quiet nature.
This cat's favorite occupation is sleeping under the Banyan tree, and is encountered by almost all our visitors on their tour of the home and gardens.
Probably one of our most photographed feline residents.
–adjective Also, pol·y·dac·tyl·ous.
1. having many or several digits.
2. having more than the normal number of fingers or toes.
–noun
3. a polydactyl animal.
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Yes Hemingway cats. You can has love. Extra love for your extra toes too!
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