This paw-some kitty has a record-breaking number of toes!

An adorable 10-month-old kitten from USA named Toby Henderson has tied a longstanding Guinness World Records title for the most toes on a cat!

He has the same number of toes as Jake the Polydactyl Cat from Canada, who set the record way back in 2002 with a total of 28 claw-some digits.

Unbelievable!

Toby, who belongs to Delaney Henderson, lives in Michigan alongside his loving parents and sister Connie, another polydactyl cat (a cat with more than the usual amount of toes), who has 2 extra toes on her front paws.

Delaney says she was looking everywhere for the perfect cat friend for Connie – and though Toby’s profile made no mention of his extra toes, as soon as his foster mom mentioned his feet she knew… it was fate!

“When I first saw his toes, I really couldn't believe what I was seeing!” she told us. “Having another polydactyl cat, I was expecting the extra ‘thumbs,’ but nothing could've prepared me to see Toby's paws.”

Toby’s 28 toes are such a unique feature, but what makes him even more special is his sweet face and talkative nature. She added: “I had a gut feeling when I met him that he was meant to be in my life, and I am so grateful to have given him a forever home.”

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As a kitten, Toby was shy and apprehensive, and it took him a while to get used to his new home. 

But now that he’s a year older, he’s one of the most energetic and excited kittens we’ve ever seen!

Isn’t he adorable?

“When he isn't being a ball of energy, he is such a big baby,” said Delaney. “He loves cuddles, will purr as soon as you touch him, and falls asleep between my legs anytime I am on the couch. He truly is such a special, sweet kitty and we're so lucky to have him in our family.”

And the great news is that Toby’s extra toes have no impact on his health or behaviour – he’s just a normal kitty, only he’s a record breaker!

And what about his friendship with Connie?

Their mum says that they have the classic sibling relationship of mature older sister versus crazy younger brother, but deep down, Connie loves his presence and is always looking out for him.

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“They love to play wild together and chase each other around,” said Delaney.

Together, Delaney, her partner, and their 2 kitties make a very loving home…

“Having these 2 kitties has truly changed my life for the better,” she said. “They have become the best emotional support for everyone in our household and always bring joy and love to everyone they meet.”

So congratulations to the entire Henderson family, and especially to Toby – you are Officially Amazing!