LEAGUE CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- League City Animal Services is asking for the public's help in gathering information on a cat that appears to be painted or dyed red.

A cat seen around the community has generated buzz on social media, and League City Animal Services is working to safely trap the fur baby and get it the proper care it needs.

Images appear to show the cat was painted or dyed in some way; the cat's gray fur can be seen peeking through bright red splotches.