Middletown Animal Control found a cat wandering around Tryon Street in Middletown and initially thought he may have been feral. A vet took the time to get to know the cat and thinks he deserves a chance.

The cat's hold time ends Friday, Aug. 28, and Animal Control has no options for him beyond that date. "He ran into someone's home and then became cranky and difficult," Animal Control said. "We have been unable to find his owner and thought he might be feral. Our vet has taken pity on him and really tried to get to know him. He is not feral but is not a social butterfly."

Animal Control said the orange cat likes head scratches on his terms and while he can swat, he mainly keeps his claws in. If anyone is interested in adopting the cat, Middletown Animal Control said they will have the cat neutered. Staff said he is used to being outdoors and would make a great barn cat.

An Overwhelming Response Animal Control asked everyone to share the post and help the cat find a home and so far, the response has been great.

"We have had an overwhelming response regarding this guy," Middletown Animal Control wrote on Facebook. "We are 100% positive that we will place him and he will be just fine, we just don't know which person he will go home with yet. Thank You FB [Facebook] friends for sharing and caring!