Cat Hospital At Towson

April 17th is Tortoiseshell Cat Appreciation Day! Some fun facts about our fiesty little friends, also known as "Torties:"

* Maryland icon Edgar Allan Poe's beloved Cattarina was a Tortoiseshell.
* Male tortoiseshell cats are incredibly rare, and usually sterile. Only 1 in 3,000 Torties is a male!
* The Tortoiseshell coat pattern can be seen on a variety of cat breeds, and only Torties and Calicos possess the red and black coat color gene. Calicos' extra spotting gene gives them their distinct unpigmented spots.
* Chimeras can be found in Torties, where one side of the body or face is a completely different color.
* Numerous patterns have been identified in Tortoiseshell cats' coats; when Tabby stripes are noted, these unique cats are dubbed "Torbies."
* Through many cultures, you'll find auspicious legends about these beauties.

Please share photos of your own Torties; we would love to see them.

If you are looking for a cat with a BIG personality (sometimes, "Tortitude"), stop by the Maryland SPCA or another local shelter and welcome one of these spunky cats into your life. We would love to partner with you for their healthcare!

*Kitty PSA: While Ms. Cupcake embraced a holiday fashion show while boarding with us, please keep in mind not all kitties enjoy being dressed up. We encourage reading your kittie's behavior cues and not pushing their boundaries.*
The staff of CHAT wishes you and your loved ones a happy holiday season! Stay safe and warm! ❤️

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we know your feline friends are just as much family (if not more so) as Aunt Judy visiting from California.
Here are a few tips to help keep your furry loved ones safe during this holiday season, courtesy of our friends at Zoetis!
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