Carrie Antlfinger

In this Nov. 17, 2011, photo is Daniel, a cat with two extra toes on each of his feet, in Milwaukee. It’s a genetic mutation called polydactylism and even though it’s two toes shy of a Guinness World Records number, it’s helping Milwaukee shelter officials raise money to buy a new home after they learned their rent was being doubled. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)

Cat with 26 toes helps promote animal shelter

GREENDALE, Wis. -- In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home.

However, this orange-and-white tabby named Daniel is no typical cat. He has a near-record 26 toes, a phenomenon that is helping the nonprofit Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center raise money to relocate to a new building.

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States note more precious metal thefts

MILWAUKEE -- Law enforcement and local governments are scrambling to shut down an industry that has grown up around the booming cash-for-gold business nationwide: Thieves are snatching jewelry, then converting it into a quick payday at the shops.

As dog racing drops, greyhound adoption need rises

KENOSHA, Wis. -- Greyhound advocates are scrambling to find homes for hundreds of dogs that will no longer be racing.

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