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Calico Cat Adoption Quebec

Adoptable calico cats in Montreal and across Quebec, in one place and refreshed regularly from local rescue organizations.

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Adopting a calico cat in Quebec

Calico describes a coat of three colours, white with distinct patches of black and orange, rather than a breed. Almost every calico is female, and the reason is genetic: the orange and black genes both sit on the X chromosome, so it takes two of them to show both colours.

In Quebec listings this colouring is usually written as « chat calicot », which is worth knowing if you are searching a shelter's own site. Most of the cats on this page come from Montreal organizations, simply because they are the ones that describe a cat's markings in writing; several Quebec shelters list a cat with no physical description at all. If this list looks short, browse the full Quebec cat listings rather than concluding these cats are not available elsewhere in the province.

Why calico cats are almost always female

A cat needs two X chromosomes to display both orange and black, which means calicos are female except in rare cases where a male carries an extra X chromosome. Those males are uncommon and are usually sterile, and they can carry health problems associated with the chromosome pattern. If you are told a male calico is valuable, the honest answer is that the rarity is a genetic accident rather than a quality.

Calico is not a breed and carries no temperament with it. The persistent idea that calicos have a particular attitude has no good evidence behind it, and personality comes from socialisation and individual character rather than coat colour. Judge the cat on how a foster describes it living in a home.

Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable cat across the province on Cat Adoption Quebec.

The rescues that most often list Calico Cats across the province are Chatons Orphelins Montréal.

Calico Cat Adoption FAQ — Quebec

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How many Calico Cats are available for adoption in Quebec?▼
As of September 2026, 4 Calico Cats are available for adoption in Quebec across 1 rescue on LocalPetFinder. Listings update regularly as cats are adopted and new ones arrive — browse the current Calico Cats above and apply directly through the rescue.
Where can I adopt a calico cat near me in Quebec?▼
LocalPetFinder gathers adoptable calico cats from the Quebec rescue organizations we cover, most of them Montreal-area, into one list. Listings refresh regularly and each profile links straight to the organization so you apply directly with them. Colour comes from each rescue's own description, so it is worth checking the full Quebec listings too.
Are all calico cats female?▼
Almost all, and the reason is genetic. The orange and black colour genes both sit on the X chromosome, so a cat needs two X chromosomes to show both. Male calicos occur only when a male carries an extra X, which is rare, usually leaves the cat sterile, and can bring associated health problems. A male calico is a genetic anomaly rather than a valuable variant.
Why do fewer cats show a colour than a breed?▼
Because colour is not a field most shelters fill in. We read it from the written description, so a cat whose write-up never mentions its markings will not appear on a colour page even though it may well be that colour. Several Quebec shelters publish no physical description at all, and a few publish no description whatsoever, so their cats are under-represented on these pages. A short list is a limit of the source listings, not a shortage of cats.
How much does it cost to adopt a Calico Cat in Quebec?▼
Adopting a Calico Cat in Quebec typically costs $100 to $300, and kittens usually carry a premium at $200 to $400. The exact fee varies by rescue, and older cats are often reduced. That fee is not a purchase price. It covers work already done on the cat: spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and a basic vet workup, which would cost several hundred dollars more if you arranged it yourself after buying. Colour is not a breed, so there is no breeder route to this coat specifically, and the fee reflects the cat's age and the veterinary work already done rather than its markings. Ask the rescue what is included before you apply, since a few include extras like a starter bag of food or a first-month insurance trial.

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