Do cats have thumbs?

I woke up this morning to discover a stray cat has taken refuge on our porch. As I went out to give it some milk I noticed something very strange about its paws. It had thumbs.

Seriously.

So, thinking that I have discovered a new higher form of cat, I go inside to grab my camera- and I kid you not, the cat tries to open the door with its mutant hand. Freaky, huh? You may call me paranoid, but I locked the door, just in case.


It was amusing to watch Rowie and the cat communicate. Good thing Rowan is too short to reach the latch. :)