What’s the difference between a calico and a tortoiseshell? It’s a question we are often asked. First, almost all calicos and torties are female. The coloring between the two are similar and people often get them confused. A tortie has a blend of orange, black and brown coloring in her coat and a calico has these three colors plus white. So let us present to you, Lexa - one of … [Read more...]
Neena – Senior Adult Female
Adoption Application Status: Neena currently has 0 prospective adoption applicants. It’s believed that orange tabby females are rare. The truth is it’s not that orange female cats are rare, it is simply that an orange cat is more likely to be a male. For a female cat to be orange, she must inherit two orange genes - one from her mother (orange, calico, or tortoiseshell) and … [Read more...]
Jabbers – Adopted!
My name is Jabberwocky but my foster family calls me Jabbers. When I first arrived after being rescued from Devore Shelter in December of 2016, I was quite a talker. I was young then; only a year old and, like most teenagers, I was quite the chatterbox. I’ve matured. Now, I speak when I have something important to say and, of course, when I’m talking to my best friend, Kuro. … [Read more...]
Kuro – Adopted!
My name is Kuro. My name means “black” in Japanese. As you can see, I’m a gorgeous panther girl with great big and soulful amber eyes. I was rescued by Kitty Devore Rescue back in March of 2017 when I was just a teeny, tiny baby. I was fortunate that I never had to experience the inside of a shelter. I’ve grown up in the safety and comfort provided by my amazing foster … [Read more...]
Dijon – Adopted!
Dijon was rescued from Devore Shelter by the Kitty Devore Rescue team back in June of 2016 when he was only 2 months old. The shelter had labeled him “Rescue Only”. This meant the shelter considered him to be fearful and, therefore, not adoptable to the general public. They felt he needed the help of a rescue group to help him overcome his extreme shyness around people. And … [Read more...]