Dilute tortoiseshell coloring occurs due to a recessive gene that causes a softening of the coat colors. So, instead of dark black and bright orange, these cats will have a soft grey (softened ...

Courtesy of Juanita Mengel Lola Pearl's favorite hobby is bringing smiles to others. The dilute tortoiseshell calico is a rescue cat who has experienced a lot in her five years on Earth.

Lexi is a tortoiseshell cat (tortie for short), which refers to her markings. Typically, torties are black and orange, but ...