I have been feeding a semi-feral stray cat on my front porch for the past 3 months or more. He was trapped, neutered and released after the first month. I have managed to get him used to me so that he will let me pet his head and some of his back. He often rolls over on his back, but if I try to pet his tummy, I get a swift slap.

I suspect he feels as I do, that we trust each other, but not completely. Or maybe he wants to play, but I'm the one who doesn't trust those sharp claws.

He will come into the house a few feet if I'm sitting on the floor. He even turns his back on me while I pet his head and back.

Since I'm a dog person (I have 4) I'm not sure what he's telling me. What do you all think?