For those who may remember, a few years ago, we were adopted by a stray cat.
We called him "Outside cat" for lack of a better name.
He was not cuddly or friendly and would run if you approached him in any way.
People suggested I catch him and have him "fixed". A good idea but in practice, impossible. He was very shy.
He was a gray tiger with weepy eyes. I did not expect him to stick around. I figured once he found out my female pooties were not gonna be available, he'd leave.