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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for his coat of many colors. My veterinarian was surprised when she examined him and confirmed he was a male, because she said calico ...

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 ...

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 ...

The animal kingdom is full of amazing creatures. From tiny insects to massive elephants, every species is unique. Many animals have special names for the males, females, and their young. These ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A rare male tortoiseshell cat brought to the Humane Society of Central Oregon in April was determined to be a hermaphrodite, the organization announced on June 6. The unique ...