Tortoiseshell cats are named for their mottled color pattern resembling a turtle shell. Most are female, similar to calicos, making male tortoiseshells rare and special. Your tortie cat deserves a ...

Tortoiseshell cats are beautiful creatures affectionally called “torties.” Best known as “the divas of the cat world,” this particular kind of cat hides surprising facts within its unique multicolor ...

BEND Ore. (KPTV) - A rare intersex tortoiseshell kitten was discovered by the Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend, HSCO announced on Thursday. The rescue said the 1-pound kitten named Cinder was ...

The 6-week-old kitten has beaten the genetic odds by being born a boy. — -- Adoption offers are pouring in for an adorable male tortoiseshell cat named Burrito. The 6-week-old kitten has beaten ...

Tortoiseshell Munchkin Cat with Teeny-Tiny Legs Is the Purrfect Little Low-Rider originally appeared on Parade Pets. There's always gonna be animals who are hilariously adorable to me, and one of ...

It seems you're in good company. Veterinarians from the University of California, Davis, have discovered, in recently published research, that cats with calico and tortoiseshell coat patterns tend to ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archives. This one is from 2021. Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for ...

Owning a male tortoiseshell cat is like owning a piece of feline treasure — but it can come with a high price, both ...