Trapping FAQs

This page offers general trapping advice. 

1. How do I safely & humanely trap a cat so that I can take her to a veterinarian?

2. When is the best time of the day to trap?

3. Where do I keep the trapped cat the night before the veterinary appointment?

4. How do I get food & water in the trap?

5. How do I fit a litterbox in the trap?

6. Can I trap during winter?

7. Should I trap a pregnant cat?

8. How soon after having kittens can I have the mom cat spayed?

9. What is a "transfer cage"?

10. What happens if I trap my neighbor's cat?

11. What if I trap a lactating / nursing mom cat?

12. I have a very smart feral cat who won't go in a trap, no matter what I do.  What can I do?

13. When should I trap the kittens?

14. What happens if I trap two cats in the same trap?

15. Should I trap the mom first, or her kittens?

16. If I think the cat may be friendly, should I try to pet him while he's in the trap?

17. How soon after surgery should I release the cat?

18. Will the cat be angry with me, and never come back?

19. If I trap a cat whose ear is already tipped, how would I know if it needed to be updated on inoculations?

20. Are feral cats given a 1-year or 3-year rabies vaccination?

21. Is it mandatory to give feral cats any inoculations?