Discussions about cat breeds are less common compared to dogs.
However, experts in the United Kingdom were surprised when a kitten brought to a shelter turned out to be one of the rarest cat types globally.
Meet Miracle, a cat that occurs only once in every 3000 times, currently in search of a home.
Owner Rejection of the Rare Cat
Workers at an animal shelter in Norfolk, England, received two cats that their owners no longer wanted.
“When my colleagues at the shelter informed me that we had a male tortoiseshell cat, I initially doubted them,” says Penny Skates from the shelter center.
“I explained that male tortoiseshell cats are extremely rare. However, upon verifying it myself, I was astonished to see that it was indeed a male.”
These unique black/orange-colored cats are usually female due to the chromosomes determining both their gender and fur color.
Exceptional Kitten Discovery
The likelihood of encountering a tortoiseshell cat is 1 in 3000, leaving the shelter staff astounded.
“Having worked with cats for over four decades, I have encountered hundreds, if not thousands, of cats, but never a male tortoiseshell cat,” Penny shared with The Mirror.
“The cat caused quite a sensation among us due to its rarity. We named him Miracle because he truly is a miracle to us.”
The MirrorMiracle and his brother Shadow have been relocated to another center where they are sure to find loving homes.
What a stunning cat! Share if you’ve fallen for this incredibly charming feline too!
