How to Design a Cat Trap

Catching cats can be a tremendous ordeal. If you have ever had one as a pet, you probably know that if a cat doesn't want to be caught, it can make itself practically impossible to catch. Cats are fast, agile and come equipped with super sharp claws. All of these things can make catching a cat quite a feat. It also seems that the little critters always guess that they are about to go into the dreaded cat carrier. So, unless they are asleep when you mount your sneak attack, you may have a tough time catching a feisty feline. Here's a better plan than frustration and a box of bandages.

Things You'll Need

  • Large box, plastic tub or other container (it should be about 2 square feet or larger)
  • Something to weigh the container down, such as bricks, large rocks or heavy books
  • Duct tape
  • Pole, stick or lumber piece about an inch or more thick and about 12 inches long
  • String or rope
  • Tuna fish, new catnip toy, catnip or other favorite treat
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Instructions

    • 1

      Tape the rocks, brick or books to the outside of the bottom of your container. This will help prevent the cat from running away with the box once he is in it.

    • 2

      Tie about four or more feet of rope or string to one end of the pole.

    • 3

      Prop one edge of the container up in the air with the pole.

    • 4

      Lay your catnip item or tuna fish under the propped box as bait.

    • 5

      Sit at a distance from the propped box, with the loose end of the string in your hand.

    • 6

      When the cat comes to investigate the bait, pull the string to yank the pole out from under the box. When the box falls, the cat is trapped inside.