It is one thing to trap a cat, transport it in the trap to a safe, sheltered
place (in my case a closed garage with a towel, blanket etc over the cage to
help calm the cat) and leaving a trapped cage in the open where it can be
frightened if not harmed by other critters or by mean spirited people. I would
never try to get a feral cat to a vet without some sort of restraint--for my
protection and the cat's.
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: MacKenzie, Kerry N.
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:15 AM
Subject: RE: Advice on trapping...
I've always heard that you shouldn't leave a trapped cat for more than a
couple hours. I usually withdrew all food by 6pm and then got up around 3 or
4am to set the traps. (I had to arrive at the spay clinic no later than 6.30am)
Good point Kelley makes about the clinics---I had a horrible experience where I
took a feral cat to a clinic in a carrier and the manager turned me
away---luckily the wonderful clinic vet overheard her yelling at me (yup!,
yelling!) and stepped in and took care of the cat.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 6:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Advice on trapping...
Everyone I have ever seen has left them in the trap overnight - in fact you
are required to bring them to the low cost spay neuter clinic in traps, so I
have no advice on this. They do get "trap savvy" very easily and you can't
keep re-trapping them, often you only get one shot at it.
On Jan 8, 2008 6:43 PM, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Is there any 'trick' to transferring from trap to large dog kennel? If for
example, I trapped one tonight, I'd have to keep her overnight before I could
go anywhere and I don't want to leave the cat in the trap all night with no
food, water or litter box..
Christiane Biagi
914-632-4672
Cell: 914-720-6888
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley
Saveika
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Advice on trapping...
This is some good trapping advice.
http://tinyurl.com/32zpor
Also try Alley Cat Allies.
On Jan 8, 2008 6:13 PM, Kelley Saveika < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I would leave the kitty in the trap. Try mackerel..the cats around here
can't resist it.
Although I wouldn't say these are untrappable, here is some good trapping
advice from BF:
http://network.bestfriends.org/Blogs/Detail.aspx?b=475&g=3042316787ce4a6e8eb13f7e1c31758d
On Jan 8, 2008 5:59 PM, Pat Kachur < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
Well, I would still take the kitty to the vet who does the test in the
trap. The vet people can deal with that better than you or I.
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 6:55 PM
Subject: RE: Advice on trapping...
Just got some dark tuna and will try that. Problem is that shelter won't
take them unless I have FELV test done-I didn't argue thought it makes my blood
boil. Sooo, I have to find someone to do the test and that may require
overnight..
Christiane Biagi
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pat Kachur
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 6:47 PM
To: [email protected]
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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