Curiosity Lands This Cat A Friend In Sheriff's Motorcycle Unit: Video

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL ? Hillsborough County sheriff's motorcycle Deputy Katelyn Kotfila was conducting routine traffic enforcement when she heard a meow nearby. Looking closer, she discovered a lone kitten who had apparently been abandoned.

Wanting to get the kitten off the streets before it was hit by a car or become dinner for a predator, Kotfila called a pet rescue in Westchase to pick up the cat.

While waiting for Maxx and Me volunteers to arrive, the curious kitten hopped on the motorcycle, perhaps his way of telling Kotfila that he needed a ride to a home where a family would take care of him.

The kitten, who Kotfila named Maverick, is currently at The Runaways Animal Rescue in Port Richey where he's awaiting a "fur-ever" home, said the sheriff's office.

In honor of Best Friends National Adoption Weekend, Runaways Animal Rescue will host an adoption event Saturday at its shelter, 8020 Washington St., Port Richey, from noon to 4 p.m.

Along with Maverick, there will be other dogs, cat, puppies, kittens, guinea pigs and rabbits available for adoption. Starting July 22, see all of adoptable animals here.