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    'My “porch ghost”, comes to visit each night': A feral cat comes by every evening for food, warmth, and a tiny window visit with the indoor cat, while the hoomans inside hope he’ll one day come in

    This hooman has found themselves emotionally adopted by a nightly visitor they never asked for but now care about. A feral cat appears each evening, accepts food, water, and warmth on his own terms, but refuses every invitation inside. He bolts the second a door opens, drawing a clear boundary. Yet he lingers for hours outside the living room window waiting for a glimpse at the household cat. 

    Watching this can feel uncomfortable, mostly because it looks like longing mixed with distance. He isn't struggling, but he isn't indifferent either. That gray area makes it easy to second-guess what the "right" thing is.

    This behavior is well within the range of normal for feral cats. Many prefer outdoor life and choose limited, low-risk social contact. Sitting near another cat without physical interaction can be enough for them. Continuing to provide food, water, and shelter while letting him set the terms is appropriate care. Porch cats don't need fixing. They just exist alongside you, quietly.

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