Cats have five toes on their front paws and their back paws they have four. There are also cats that have seven front toes and, extra toes on their hind feet. When walking or running, a cat steps with both of its front legs, then both of its right legs. They normally walk on their toes. Domestic cats are known to sprint at approximately thirty-one miles an hour.
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Puss in Boots, a popular fairytale character, may be strictly based on the author’s rich imagination and creativity but was definitely inspired by the same author’s adoration for cats. Puss or pussy cat has its origins from the Dutch word “poes” that refer to a female cat; its diminutive, “poesje”, a German term, is also used as an endearing term for any cat. Hence, the term pussy cat may now refer to any pet cat that has been endeared to its owners. Indeed, cats have been revered as some of the most endearing, adorable, lovable and loyal pets that has gained loyal following and immense popularity among people from all walks of life.

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