Buffett, a seven-toed cat, has a dream. After escaping from a popular Key West cat show, he sets out on a quest to find the Hemingway House, a place where polydactyl cats live without being teased for their perceived disabilities. When Gil, a mysterious pirate cat, gives him a gold treasure link, Buffett, is drawn into encounters with out-of-ordinary animals. He learns about a community rich in history yet challenged by environmental issues that endanger the lives of the animals who befriend him. He discovers the Alliance, a secret group of cats who also wear gold treasure links. As evil villains test his courage, Buffett discovers the secrets of his past and journeys toward a destiny he could not have imagined.