Adopt a Tortoiseshell in Alabama

Tortoiseshell cats — 'torties' — wear mottled black-and-orange coats and are famously full of personality, sometimes nicknamed 'tortitude.' They're a color pattern, not a breed, and like calicos are nearly always female. A rescued tortie brings sass, smarts, and affection.

Alabama's rescue cat population is significant, especially in rural communities where stray populations remain high. Trap-neuter-return programs in Birmingham and Montgomery have made progress, and adoptable cats are abundant statewide.