Expert's Corner
Feral Cat Trapping Tips

Havahart® brings you expert tips for first time trapping, inside trapping, outside trapping, and feral cat trapping that will make the task simple!

Trapping a Feral Cat

Havahart® brings you some helpful guidelines to follow when trapping stray cats:

• Locate the cage in an area where stray cats are often observed.

   

• Place the cage on a level surface.

 

• Position the cage against a wall of a building or in a path commonly traveled by the cat.

   

• After setting the cage, it maybe helpful to place the included cover over the cage.  Cats often venture into enclosed areas.

   

• Remove yourself from the immediate area.

   

• Check the cage as often as possible.

   

• After the cat has been caught, place the cover over the cage. This helps to calm the cat.

   

• Please do not allow children or pets near the cage.

   

• Check with veterinarian/humane league to determine if you may feed/water the cat before you relocate. Follow the instruction for Placing Food and Water in the Cage.

   

• If you choose to relocate the animal into a carrier or crate, the carrier should be large enough to place inside it a small food and water bowl along with an 8x8 tin foil pan for litter.

   

• When transporting the cat in a car, place a trash bag or tarp under the cage.  Keep the cage covered. Please do not transport the cat in the closed trunk of the car.

   

All Havahart® live animal traps are constructed of sturdy wire mesh that is galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion.