Polydactyl kittens & cats in Perris, California

A volunteer was driving in Westminster and came across a cardboard box sitting underneath a parked truck with three kittens inside. A concerned neighbor had been feeding the kittens for a few weeks while trying to find them somewhere to go with no luck. He said the mother cat had been hit by a car a couple weeks earlier, and her kittens were left. All three kittens were out in the freezing, cold rain trying to fend for themselves. Unfortunately, this compassionate neighbor had too many animals to adopt them himself. Poly is a friendly and affectionate cat. He loves people, enjoys pets and cuddles. Poly is also unique in that all four of his paws are polydactyl. This means Poly has six or more toes on each paw, rather than the normal five toes. Cats with polydactyl paws have better balance because they have wider, larger paws allowing them to hunt and climb more efficiently. Another interesting item about polydactyl cats is that they were a favorite of Ernest Hemingway. Mr. Hemingway received a polydactyl feline from a ship’s captain by the name of Snow Ball and subsequently developed a true love for multi-toed cats. His home in Key West, Florida was transformed into a museum after this death and about half of the cats that reside there are polydactyl. FHV-1 is very common, in fact almost all cats are exposed to FHV-1 as kittens, either by their mother or by another cat. Up to 80% of cats develop a hidden (referred to as dormant or latent) infection and become carries of FHV-1 for life. In many cats, this causes no problems. But sometimes feline herpes returns occasionally throughout the cat's life, especially in times of illness or stress. Just as some people get repeated Herpes cold sores, some cats will repeatedly get corneal (eye) ulcers or have chronic (long term) sneezing or nasal congestion. Our vet believes he may grow out of the symptoms especially if he is taken out of the high stress shelter environment. Poly is a special boy that really deserves a home! He’d love it even more if his brother Marco (his snuggle buddy) could come along! Please apply to adopt Poly at www.AALOC.org. Once your application is reviewed and approved we will contact you to make an appointment to visit us at AALOC to meet Poly and get to know him a bit. Adoption donation includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a microchip. Applications require a veterinary reference and home visit. We adopt to residents of Orange County, CA and surrounding areas. Please note: For families with children, we require children to be 10 years of age or older, although exceptions are made depending on the circumstances. For more information on our adoption policies visit our website at www.AALOC.org or contact us by e-mail at aaloc@aaloc.org.

This cutie pie is Arnold! He’s a really sweet cat who wants nothing but love and attention. He’ll follow you around the house and try to help with everything you’re doing. And he actually might be able to since this handsome guy has extra toes! Having extra toes isn’t the only thing that makes Arnold special. He has something called Radial Hyperplasia, which means his front leg bends inward. Of course this doesn’t slow him down one bit! Cats are so adaptable! Arnold is looking for that special human to give him lots of love and affection. It takes a special person to adopt a special needs kitty, but they are so appreciative and give you so much love in return. Are you that special person for Arnold?

Meet Cooki, a sweet and affectionate kitty who's ready to find a loving home of her own! This charming girl has a gentle personality and enjoys the company of other cats, making her a wonderful companion for a home with feline friends. One of Cooki's most special features is her extra toes! She's a polydactyl cat, which means she was born with more toes than the average cat. Polydactyl cats are sometimes affectionately called "mitten cats" because their paws can look like they're wearing little mittens. This unique trait is completely natural and only adds to Cooki's one-of-a-kind charm. Cooki is as sweet as they come and would love a family to shower her with love and attention. If you're looking for a special kitty with adorable paws and an even bigger heart, Cooki may be the perfect match. Cooki is ready for adoption—come meet this extra-special girl and fall in love with those adorable mitten paws! 🐱❤️

I got Rita about a year ago and when I first had her I was able to take care of her how she needed to be taken care of but as of recently I’ve been getting a lot of work and barely have time to see her only maybe for a couple hours. I know she needs more attention and right now I’m not in a place where I could give that to her