Adopt a Tortoiseshell in Georgia

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.

Georgia's rescue cat population is significant statewide, with concentrations in metro Atlanta and Savannah. Active TNR programs and adoption networks help thousands of cats find homes each year.