Money cats are also known as the tortoiseshell cat (torties for short). The name tortoiseshell describes the coat coloring found in female cats. The coloring is rarely found in males. The coloring received this name because of its similarity to the tortoiseshell. These types of cats are made up of two color combinations (red and black) along with some white. The colors are found closely mixed or in large patches. The color “red” can refer to orange, yellow or cream and “black” can refer to chocolate, grey, tabby or blue. If a tortoiseshell cat has a tabby pattern it is referred to as a Torbie. The color term tortoiseshell may also describe female cats with the two toned color patterns minus the white markings. If you’re looking for a money cat with these particular marking, please contact your animal hospital Webster NY for referrals to local breeders or shelters.
