Adopt a Tortoiseshell in California

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.

California's rescue cat population is one of the largest in the country. Organizations across the state, from LA to the Bay Area, work tirelessly to find homes for cats of all breeds and ages.