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 ...

The coolest part of some cat breeds is their overly emphasized features, like big, pointy, tufted ears or long, fluffy bodies ...

"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 ...

Every so often, a kitten comes along who’s just too cute for words—and Bella is definitely one of them. This tiny gray and white sweetheart has paws that are a little extra, literally. She’s a ...

Angelcat Haven, the rescue group I volunteer for, rescues an unusually high number of polydactyl cats, which prompted me to do some research. So what exactly is polydactyl, you ask? Although it sounds ...

Both kittens and mittens are cute hallmarks of some of our favorite childhood stories, but the heart-bright opportunity to acquaint ourselves with a few real-life "Kittens in Mittens" doesn't prance ...

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 ...

Say hello to a mitten kitten. This is one of a half dozen polydactyl cats dopped off at the Clovis Animal Shelter in late July. These unique cats were once sought by several notables, including ...

Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, ...

Midnight is our Pet of the Day on Oct. 16! He is a 9-year-old Domestic Shorthair mix. He is a handsome polydactyl cat with ...

Leonie Helm is a Newsweek Life Reporter and is based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on all things life, from abolishing the monarchy to travel to aesthetic medicine. Leonie joined Newsweek in ...