That first picture brought tears to my eyes. He just looks so needy. You're a kind hearted person, Dave. I don't care what anybody says.
I have the same situation going on here. A big, long-haired tabby tom cat showed up. He lives in the barn and doesn't hurt a thing. But I was determined not to name him and get attached.
He's a stray and I can't pet him or get too close.
One night I took his supper out to him and it just slipped out!!! I called him Mr Big and now that's his name.
I just can't trust me around animals.