Jangchub wrote:

We have a stray living out back. I see it every day drinking from the
pond. I feel terrible for the poor guy. I saw him spraying today, so
I know he's a boy. I can't have him living back there, but what to
do? I wonder if he's lost.

Cats don't really get lost.

Get in touch with these folks; they may be able to give you some advice:

http://www.animaltrustees.org/
--
Mike Harris
Austin, TX