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 ...

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 ...

Cleo, a Tortoiseshell cat wearing a pink fair isle sweater, falls firmly into the second category. Curled up on her mom’s lap ...

Owning a male tortoiseshell cat is like owning a piece of feline treasure — but it can come with a high price, both financially and emotionally. These remarkable cats are celebrated for their unique ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Victoria was sound asleep, but that was about to change. "I woke up to the most horrifying scream I've ever heard," she said. Tortie, a female tortoiseshell cat, was in labor around 2 o'clock the ...

Relationships between birds and cats can be complicated. A long-haired tortoiseshell cat and an African grey parrot ...

Comet, a “super rare male tortie kitten,” was adopted from a Las Vegas animal shelter this weekend. The Animal Foundation A little kitten named Comet made quite the impression at a Nevada animal ...