Logan, I know just how you feel. I've been trying to get close to 4 strays on my front porch. One I call Ghost has been much more friendly than the others. He lets me pet him on the head and a little down his back. The first time he jumped on my lap, I was so surprised, I stood up He now sits next to me instead. This was nearly a year ago. He has progressed to coming in through the kitty door whenever he chooses, spending whole days and nights in the spare room. He's even met a couple of the dogs --briefly.

Missy lets me pet her when she's eating and Shai slaps my hand as I pet Missy. Missy will also come in the house at night through the kitty door. This just started last week. Hurray!

Inky is still a stranger, though he won't take off when I bring food out. He's the only one I haven't been able to TNR. Yet.

Every little bit of progress is so thrilling.

Before you know it, Butter will be a regular lap cat..........but when HE wants to be.

Mary