Adopt a Tortoiseshell in Florida

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.

Florida has a vibrant rescue cat community with organizations throughout the state working to reduce the stray cat population through trap-neuter-return programs and adoption events.