I'm feeding a big ol yellow tom. I have recently gotten him to come on the porch to eat. I'd been moving the food dish closer each day. It took about a month before he'd come on the porch. He lives in my neighbor's shed (she's ok with this, and knows I'm feeding him), but comes to my proch to eat. He "talks" to me now, and will meow loudly to tell me if his food is running low. He's a pretty chunky guy, but since I've been feeding him for almost 2 months now, I wonder if it's because of me. Anyway, the poor guy has half ears. They look like a piece on each ear is missing, but the ends curl over. I don't necessarily want him to live in the house, he seems content outside, doing his own thing. I'l like to be able to pet him. I am making progress, but is there something more I should be doing? He also teases the dog!! It's kinda cute.