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 ...

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 ...

Gizmo, a 10- to 12-year-old female tortoiseshell cat, is looking for a new home after her previous owner could no longer care for her. She was brought to the Taunton Animal Care Facility and initially ...