When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/by vesi_127 While calico cats have an orange, black and white coat, dilute ...

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 ...

Annie has an unusual coloration called a dilute tortoiseshell, which means she is gray with orange and tan highlights. Just 2 years old and very friendly, Annie was recently returned and is looking ...

Precious (ID # A1661871) has been at the shelter for 2 months. That’s too long, says this 6-year-old dilute tortoiseshell cat. “Get me outta here!” she says. Precious is smart and needs to get to know ...

Curtie, a petite dilute tortoiseshell cat, waits for a family at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter. Ellen Perryess San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter volunteer Ellen ...

Meet Estelle. She’s a sweet dilute tortie cat with gorgeous green eyes. She came to Wayside after being found as a stray. She’s happy to be safe and warm, but she’s on the prowl for a home to call her ...