I'm a big fan of Feliway spray and Cat Nap. It helps calm the cat and the
Feliway apparently smells like cat. The Feliway has helped me win over several
cats.
Keep an eye on the trap so the little ones don't stay captured and unattended.
Right now I am trying to trap some at my Mom's. I am leaving the trap so it
will not spring so they get used to it. I know. It doesn't seem fair to lull
them into a sense of security but they really do need to be spayed.
If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of compassion
and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with their
fellow man.
St. Francis
----- Original Message -----
From: Pat Kachur
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: Advice on trapping...
I would put the smelliest food you can think of (like dark, canned tuna with
oil or salmon) in the trap. Also, if you catch one or the other, take him/her
to the shelter in the trap. Don't try to transfer to any other container. Try
to make sure there is no other food outside anywhere nearby that they could
choose instead of what is in your trap.
Good luck......you're doing a wonderful thing for the kitties--they just
don't know it yet!! +:)
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 6:41 PM
Subject: Advice on trapping...
I'm in Tucson visiting my parents and have a dilemma that I thought some
more experienced folks might help me with. My father's been feeding a little
cat and her kittens since right after we spotted them in October. Mom is a
young tortie who we believe someone dumped in their complex after she got
pregnant. She had 3 kittens but sadly 2 didn't make it. So now there is her
and one of her kittens and they are used to being fed everyday.
I have finally found a no-kill shelter who can take them but am having real
trouble catching them. Last night I really messed up. I had the kitten but
managed to let him slip out when I went to put him in the big dog kennel that
we have set up for feeding station. He ran off, it was pouring and though I
did see him again, I'm sooo afraid he's really spooked. Then I rented a trap
but messed up on setting it up and mom cat slipped out. I corrected my mistake
and know I did it right cause I caught another cat. He was a wee bit surprised
and scooted out as soon as I opened the trap! LOL
Today I set the trap and put some fried chicken and fish. I was told to
cover the trap so they can't see the food from the back. I also put a sheet of
newspaper inside at the entrance w. some treats to sort of lure them in. I saw
Mom today but she didn't go to eat. I'm hoping they come back.
Does anyone have advice? Also, I have one trap and a big dog kennel so if
I trap one, I'm not sure if I should try to get it into the dog kennel-not sure
how to do this. Any and all advice would be most appreciated!
Christiane Biagi
914-632-4672
Cell: 914-720-6888
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