Porch kitty question

[Fritz]

start by sitting quietly at a distance from the cat (assuming she won't let you stay close) while she eats.
Try to make enough time to give her 5 minutes at the bowl each meal and sneak a teense closer each time. The idea is to get her comfortable with you watching her six while she eats.

Don't leave out food when you're gone.
That just encourages varmints. And you don't want them fkrs in the house, believe me.

As long as a cat feels safe, most will get their fill in 5 mins to make it thru to the next available meal.
Varmints never get their fill.
Call the cat, with a spray bottle of soapy water in hand for the eyes of the uninvited.

Raccoons are very persistent, but they eventually learn they aren't welcome.
Of course, if anyone is foaming, very erratic, or standing up straight with a double aught, don't risk it.

Cider vinegar, peppermint oil, citrus peels and cayenne pepper are good deterrents for raccoons, but cats mostly aren't bothered. Sprinkle the porch edge. Cider vinegar and cayenne can be found in jugs for cheap.