Baby is so special because she is part tortoiseshell and calico. The reason she is not fully a tortie is because I only see 3 colors, where a tortie has four colors and a black belly usually. BUt she has all the tortie characteristics, that being so close to humans, very sweet to people and just plain gorgeous. I have a tortie and she is sitting on the desk right now looking out the window while I type. All blessings to you and your mom, Baby. You rule the day!