I caught the 'stray' that has been hanging outside my apartment. He would run away when I got close but after talking to him for a few hours and feeding him, he finally let me pet him and pick him up. I carried him to my home and he rode in my arms without ever trying to jump away.

He's hiding under my bed now but not trembling like he's scared, just sitting there, meatloaf-style. I've got the door closed so he can't see my own cats.

We call him Little Pie. It was too dark last night to see if he'd been fixed but I *think* he is. He doesn't have a collar, though, and I have never heard of a TNR program in my area.

Here is the big problem: if he's a stray, my sister wants to take him. However, both of us love animals and know how it feels to have a pet disappear so we'd hate to accidently take someone's pet.

He is much more used to humans than I'd thought and I will let you know if he is neutered as soon as he comes out from under the bed. If you have any advice on whether I should go ahead and give him to my sister or release him again? I want to know he's at a good home but I don't want to steal someone's pet.

Thanks for all your advice and suggestions.