Tortoiseshell cats are wildly popular, along with their sister cats, the calicoes. Their colorful tri-color coat patterns, along with their unique personality, fondly called "tortitude" makes them a favorite among cat lovers.
But like people, each cat is unique. If you share your home with a tortoiseshell cat, we'd like to know more about her. Your story will help prospective cat adopters decide whether a tortie cat is the right pet for them.
My Tortie, Gypsy
Affectionate,demanding,intuitive. She still chases her tail from time to time and it is like a ballerina swirling in mid air. She is finicky with food and looks at you with a face that is insulted if…
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Edafern
Oh yeah! She's full of tortitude. Fiercely independent and she will be the one that meows the loudest as if to say "my way right now!" or she can be oblivious to your existence. She knows I'm there, …
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Mollie
Mollie does not even want cats looking at her. She screams her head off at treat time and doesn't want anyone to have any. If she thinks there is canned food or chicken she has an absolute tantrum. S…
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Pepper
really lovable, she is small, don't know how old she is, I would have to say yes to the 'tortitude' vary affectionate, and seams to be of the alpha type, really takes offense if another cat hisses at…
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Georgia
Georgia is the funniest cat we have ever owned. She loves water, and has taken over our bathroom. If you go in and shut the door, she waits outside while trying to turn the doorknob. When you finally…
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Willow
Her nickname is biatch! She never meows, she hisses, growls, grumbles and makes weird sounds. She hates my other cat Max. I can pet her when she decides to sit on my lap, when she's had enough, she b…
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Sabrina
Dainty, loving, nervous. She's a rewarding cat to have since she loves to cuddle. She can be a picky eater, but if I open the tuna can, she's right there in the kitchen and expects a bite. She's also…
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Teakee
Ode to my November born, tortie girl, Teakee A gentle, sweet and loving soul who is always by my side, my shadow, my friend. Dressed in a coat of fur as beautiful and natural as the tapestry of autum…
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Smores
BEAUTIFUL, Loving, Affectionate, Playful, Bossy, Demanding, VOCAL and Jealous. She wants me all to herself when SHE chooses to have my attention.No matter what I am doing, when she wants my time, She…
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Gypsy
Dignified, ladylike, sensitive. She behaves well with company, and is moderately friendly. A quiet little cat, a delight to watch, does a lot of rolling around when she's grooming herself. At bedtime…
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Sonsy
Funny, bossy, determined, stubborn, loving, endearing. She loves containers and high places. If I'm holding something she's curious about, she will reach over with her paw and pull it over so she can…
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Bell
Beautiful, baby, baglady Bella...and that's a mouthful. I don't need an alarm clock, by 7 am she's in my face with that little wet nose and meows in my ear to get me up to feed her. She likes to knea…
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Katie
Katie is courteous, respectful, and cozy. She loves her adopted feline brother, Oliver.And she likes to look after her toys, nuzzling them and tucking them under her arm as she rolls over and plays w…
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Sophie
I describe Sophie as a typical Tortie with major attitude but loads of love and affection. She is such a sweet little girl but if she doesn't like something, like getting her medicines, she will voca…
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Willow
I describe my Willow as a sweet, imaginative, vocal, incredibly affectionate, social, cautious to strangers, silly-crazy little Chitterbum who loves everyone and brings a spark to our family. Each da…
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Winnie and Callie
Winnie and Callie have "Tortitude", but show it in different ways. While Winnie is very self-assured, she doesn't need to show dominance over us humans or the rest of her feline family (seven other c…
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Draka
Lovable is the first word that comes to mind. Then maybe friendly, never meets a stranger. Definately a people cat.Can be a little selfish towards the other cats, mostly in regard to attention. ( I h…
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Fritter
Fritter is so calm and mild-mannered, I can't imagine anyone thinking she has "tortitude." She loves to sit next to people on the couch, sleep away the day in one of her many beds, and her very favor…
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Pie
A complex personality. She is stubborn but with patience I am able to get her used to change or stop a bad habit. She is a talker, which I love. She snuggles with me but also spends time alone. She i…
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Kissa - A White Tortie?
Attitude, independent, beautiful, daring, adventuresome, clever. Not much of a lap cat but could probably be trained to do things. Smart and enjoys challenges. Could never say she had a sweet disposi…
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