Trapping Demonstration 101 Outline Intro Video from Alley Cat Allies Pre-Trapping Preparation...
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Trapping Demonstration 101 Outline • Intro Video from Alley Cat Allies http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=555 • Pre-Trapping Preparation • Trapping Execution • Tips for Hard to Catch Cats • Post Surgery and Release Lowell TNR Coalition / www.lowelltnr.org
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Transcript of Trapping Demonstration 101 Outline Intro Video from Alley Cat Allies Pre-Trapping Preparation...
Lowell TNR Coalition / www.lowelltnr.org
Trapping Demonstration 101
Outline• Intro Video from Alley Cat Allies
http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=555
• Pre-Trapping Preparation• Trapping Execution• Tips for Hard to Catch Cats• Post Surgery and Release
Lowell TNR Coalition / www.lowelltnr.org
Trapping Demonstration 101
Pre-Trapping Preparation • Coordinate with the resident/feeder • Get the cats on a regular feeding schedule• Assess the location ahead of time• Consider plan for kittens, injured, sick, pregnant cats• Withhold food at least 24 hours prior to trapping• Set up vet/clinic appt in advance• Prepare the holding location• Clean your traps from prior trappings• Check the weather• Get all your supplies together
After all this, you’re ready to trap!
Lowell TNR Coalition / www.lowelltnr.org
Trapping Demonstration 101
Trapping Execution• Set multiple traps/camouflage , think like a cat!• Feeding time is most successful • Use very smelly food – sardines, tuna in oil, KFC• Sprinkle a bait trail• Line the bottom with cardboard• Cover with a towel/small blanket• Twist tie the doors when cat is trapped• Tag and label your traps• Transport to a secure holding location• Do not leave traps unattended – use discretion
Patience, patience, patience!
Lowell TNR Coalition / www.lowelltnr.org
Trapping Demonstration 101
Tips for Hard to Catch Cats• Try the drop trap• Consider a different sized trap• Laser pointers are useful for kittens• Try enticing treats like catnip or baby food• Make the trap more secluded/hidden• Withhold food for 48 hours• Rig the door open and feed out of the trap OR• Feed underneath the drop trap beforehand• Have the regular feeder set the trap• Identify multiple feeders in the area
The key is helping kitty overcome his/her trust issues and taking extra steps toward that goal.
Lowell TNR Coalition / www.lowelltnr.org
Trapping Demonstration 101
Post Surgery• Ensure that each cat comes back in the same trap• Allow cats to recover for at least 24 hours• Complicated spays may need 48 hours• Nursing females should be released sooner• Limited food the first night – always give water• Check spay scars prior to release• Release at the same area where trapped• Clean up and re-stock for next time
Reference Material (Alley Cat Allies):http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=285
Good luck and happy trapping!
