A "feral cat" is a stray or offspring of a domestic cat living in the wild. Many animal humane societies have a program to catch or trap "feral cats," to spay or neuter, evaluate their health and then release the healthy cats back into a safe area. The purpose of these programs is to stop the increasing population of wild or "feral cats," which spread disease and cost thousands of dollars.
Things You'll Need
- Cat cage traps
- Smelly foods such as canned tuna or mackerel
- Flashlight
- Appropriate clothing-long pants, sleeves and gloves
Instructions
Pick a location where feral cats have been seen or reported to be. The best time for this is at night.
Set up your trap where the feral cat can easily enter the cage section. Place the tuna or mackerel deep inside the cage so that the cat must walk completely inside the cage to trigger the release of the trap door.
Be prepared to wait, have patience and be quiet. Check the trap cages often.
Use caution once a cat has been caught or trapped to transfer it into a carrier to take to the vet for a health check.
Check for diseases once the cat has been spayed or neutered. If it is given a good health status, it will be time to release the cat back into a safe area. The cat may be put up for adoption if the vet determines that it would make a good domestic pet.