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Keep Community Cats Comfortable While in Their Trap
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Steps for a Successful Trapping Day
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How to Catch a Feral or Stray Cat with a Trap
Some cats are harder to trap than others. See our tips on how to catch feral or stray cats to safely and humanely trap cats. Learn more!
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Safely Trapping Kittens
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Tips for Trapping Mom and Kittens
Get the tips you need to safely trap mom cat and her kittens when they need your help.
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Pre-Trapping Preparation
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A Little Bait Goes a Long Way
To increase your chances of luring every cat, use bait with a strong smell, like tuna or sardines packed in oil.
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Trapping Equipment
Having the right equipment is key to a successful Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) effort. A humane box trap or drop trap will ensure the safety of the cats from the time you trap to when you release them after recovery. We don’t recommend “clam” traps, which close horizontally, because they can injure cats. Use these tips for safe and effective trapping.