Shelter Worker Amazed When Incredibly Rare Cat Is Surrendered
There was a 1/3000 chance of this happening.
Male calico and tortoiseshell cats are extremely rare. So rare in fact that there is a roughly 1/3000 chance of this rare coloring occurring in a boy cat. Calico and Tortoiseshell cats are almost always born female. That's why you can understand this shelter worker at @Perceyspurradise super excited over a cat that was surrendered to their rescue.
Watch the following and meet super cute and rare Sebastian.
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The main difference between Calico cate and Tortoiseshell cats are that Calicos have a three-color coat combination in white, black and red-orange. Tortoiseshells lack the white and have a black-and-orange mottled coat. Male torties are so rare because two X chromosomes are needed to produce the trademark tortoiseshell coloring of black, orange, and yellow/gold, while male cats only have one X and one Y chromosome. Male torties have an extra X chromosome, making them a very rare XXY.
Sebastian is actually considered a 'torbie' which is a combination of a tabby and tortoiseshell. A hilarious comment comes from @KellyinPeace who says, "Don't charge $900." @Bee adds, "I was shocked to learn how rare my male torbie is. What handsome colorful little guys!" @User01 replies, "so beautiful!" @karennoel says, "How rare. I would love to come across one at some point."
What a pretty kitty. We have no doubt Sebastian will find his forever home in no time.
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