It's kinda hard to stop feeding strays.
I still have the one stray and the neighbor's cats, all of whom also get food from my neighbor. I've been trying to stop feeding them, and thought that the lack of begging when i got back in town suggested that it might be working. Nope. They've been feeding themselves from the ostensibly closed container on the front porch (and driving my red dog crazy).
Over time you might gain the kitty's trust, especially if your dog vouches for you
