Every cat parent thinks their feline friend is one-of-a-kind, and they're all correct. Even though many cats share similar physical characteristics, their personalities, likes, dislikes, and routines ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/by vesi_127 While calico cats have an orange, black and white coat, dilute ...

FUKUOKA, Japan — What makes orange cats orange? For over 60 years, scientists have been searching for the answer. Now, researchers from Japan have figured it out, and their discovery also explains why ...

Update: David Bowie has been adopted, according to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County. Original story: David Bowie is a unicorn. Or he may as well be, since he's just about as rare. The newest ...

The coat of the traditional tabby, or ‘bullseye’ or "swirled," is the most typical fur pattern of house cats. It features wide, rounded spots on the sides and a clear ‘M’ on the forehead. Swirls are ...

Frieda, a tortoiseshell cat, sits on at cat scratching pad shaped like a chaise lounge. She is one of the foster cats up for adoption at the LapCats cattery in Sacramento, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2015.

Q: I've just adopted a rare male calico cat, and I'm thinking of breeding him. Is that a good idea? A: I hate to burst your bubble, but although male calicos are rare, trying to breed one will be a ...