Maude

Available

8 years and up|Tortoiseshell|Female|Medium|Shenandoah, IA

🤗AffectionateCouch Potato🐾FriendlyFunny🎾Playful🔍Curious🐱Independent

Maude

Available

8 years and up|Tortoiseshell|Female|Medium|Shenandoah, IA

🤗AffectionateCouch Potato🐾FriendlyFunny🎾Playful🔍Curious🐱Independent

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About Tortoiseshell Cats

Tortoiseshell cats, affectionately called "torties," display a distinctive coat of intermingled black and orange (or their dilute equivalents) without the white patches found in calico cats. This coat pattern can appear in many breeds and mixed-breed cats, and like calicos, tortoiseshells are almost always female. Their coats range from finely brindled mixes to bold patches of color.

Adopting a Tortoiseshell means gaining a cat famous for "tortitude," a spirited, sassy personality that tortie owners know and love. These cats are often fiercely loyal, independent-minded, and full of opinions they are happy to share. Their striking mosaic coats and bold personalities make them unforgettable companions who keep life interesting every single day.

Temperament

SpiritedIndependentLoyalSassy

Size

Varies (6-12 lbs typically)

Exercise

Moderate

Good With

Kids, Dogs, Cats

Lifespan

12-16 years

Health notes: Health depends on the underlying breed or mix. Tortoiseshell is a coat pattern, not a breed. Regular vet care, dental checkups, and a healthy diet are the cornerstones of their well-being.

Domestic Short Hair

Shenandoah, IA

Maude

Maude

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