Meet Gypsy, a cat with thumbs.
Don’t worry, they’re not opposable. We’re not set for a Cravendale ad style takeover.
Gypsy just has an extra digit on each paw, giving her a total of 22 digits rather than the usual 18.
She’s a polydactyl cat, an inherited congenital condition that doesn’t cause any issues but results in as many as three extra toes on each paw.
And she’s looking for a home.
The six-year-old cat arrived at Cats Protection Adoption Centre in Newbury after her owner was no longer able to care for her.
She’s been a massive hit at the shelter and loves spending her days playing with tennis balls.
Jenni Warrior, Cat Care Assistant at Cats Protection’s Newbury Adoption Centre, said: ‘Gypsy is such a sweet cat whose additional toes will always make her a talking point but above all she has a great character, lots of affection to share and loves attention in return.
‘We’d love to hear from anyone who would like to give this gorgeous girl a loving home.
‘Key West in Florida has a high number of polydactyl cats who live at The Ernest Hemmingway house, where the author lived.
‘And there is a legend among sailors that polydactyl cats used to be ship’s cats and the extra toes helped them climb the rigging. It’s a nice story, but these cats do not have a greater climbing ability.
‘It’s neither an advantage nor a disadvantage – just an unusual quirk of nature.’
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source https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/01/cat-thumbs-looking-home-12165577/
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