How to Get Baby Cats Out of a Hole

So you've found Fluffy and Midnight stuck in a hole and don't know how to get them out. One remarkable thing about cats is their ability to find a place to hide and stay there until the coast is clear. Sometimes, however, it appears their plan is not so foolproof, and they now do not know how to get out or cannot get out on their own. With different attempts to free the kittens, the end of each step holds the hopeful result that the baby cats have come out. If not, however, continue for the next step may provide helpful advice.

Things You'll Need

  • Cat treats or food
  • Heavy gloves
  • Long-sleeved coat
  • Hammer or saw, if necessary
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Instructions

    • 1

      Try calling to the kittens to coax them out of the hole. A simple, calm call can sometimes bring the cats forward without much struggle. Be sure to keep any crowd of people as far away as possible as the noises of people talking may frighten the already scared kittens.

    • 2

      Offer treats or food just outside the base of the hole. Give enough room that if the kitten is eating the food you would have the opportunity to grab it. This usually would set the food about 6 inches from the opening of the hole.

    • 3

      Get quiet and wait. So much commotion and excitement may convince the kittens that the right thing to do is to be in the hole. A little silence and time to feel safe may help the baby cats come out on their own. This can be done in conjunction with leaving some food or treats at the opening.

    • 4

      Put on protective gear, such as a long-sleeved thick coat and sturdy work gloves, and attempt to reach into the hole to capture the kittens. Be gentle but firm in your grasp so they do not escape or get hurt in the process. However, if there exists the possibility that the kittens could go farther away, as in the case of a drain or other piping, this step is not recommended.

    • 5

      Attempt to break into the hole as a last resort. If there is an obstruction preventing the kittens from getting out on their own, and no other methods can be used, your only option may be destroying the location of the hole. This can be done gently with a hammer or saw. You will want to be able to free the kittens without harming them, so consider your process wisely when attempting to break them free.