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Reader Stories: Life with a Tortoiseshell Cat

Did you know that all calico cats are tortoiseshells, but not all tortoiseshell cats are calicoes? Learn more amazing bits of fact about tortoiseshell cats. Then share your tale of what it's like to live with a tortie cat. Your story will help prospective owners decide whether a tortoiseshell cat is the right pet for them.

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