Things You'll Need
- Cat trap
- Newspaper
- Oil-packed tuna
- Burlap sack
Instructions
Prepare the trap, taking care to do this in an area that the cat does not frequent, so that you do not scare or alert the animal. Unlatch and lift the back door of the trap. Line the bottom of the trap with folded newspaper, which will protect the cat's paws from the floor of the wire cage.
Place about 1 tbsp. of oil-packed tuna at the back end of the trap, as suggested by Alley Cat Allies. Drip some of the tuna-scented oil over the newspaper on the bottom of the cage. Place 1/2 tsp of tuna just inside the trap entrance to attract the cat.
Slide the rings on the left and right side of the trap entrance up as far as they will go, then lift the front door.
Flip the lever on the inside of the trap so that it leans against the front door, holding it open. Moving the lever will raise the trip plate at the back of the cage. When the cat steps on the trip plate to eat the food, the door will shut behind it.
Set the trap in an area that the cat frequents, and which is surrounded by bushes or low trees. Drape a burlap sack over the cat trap. To make the cat less wary of the trap, camouflage the burlap by covering it with leafy branches. Close and lock the back door. Your trap is now ready.