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 ...

They're just the best! Just like dogs, cats come in many breeds, sizes, and coat colors. Some physical traits are rarer than others, and it's rumored that some may even affect a cat's personality, too ...

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 ...

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 ...

When I was last at the shelter, I noticed the beautiful array of coat colors and patters on our felines. I wondered what change in genetic makeup determines a predisposition for a tortoiseshell cat or ...

A rare kitten has found a forever home thanks to a Las Vegas animal shelter. On Friday, The Animal Foundation announced that its "super rare" male tortoiseshell kitten, named Comet, got adopted. Most ...