Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archives. This one is from 2021. Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for ...

Calico cats aren’t a breed but a stunning coat pattern found in many breeds, famed for their tri-color beauty and unique personalities. Their colors come from fascinating genetics, with most calicos ...

Lost: traveling on 9/24 sm. female calico cat (Taro) at local Butte park. Grey/yellow/brown top w/white bottom. $50 reward; 253-531-6585.

Orange and tortoiseshell house cats (torties) have long been an enigma for hair coloration in mammals: now, the genetic basis of their distinctive coat colour has been unveiled. Orange isn’t the most ...