LIFE OF A CAT TRAPPER – TNR
This film is rather long, but shows you every aspect of trap, neuter, return, and the pitfalls of trying to be successful at it.
Category: TRAPPING
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STARTING A NEW TRAPPING EVENT
Sadly, in Texas, the start of our warm season is a good time to trap because Mama’s have usually weaned any kittens they may have and it is safe, for the kittens, to take Mom. Click on the entry title here to get details on how to start a new trapping event.
ANTS IN THE SUMMER IN TEXAS
I am trapping in the summer in Texas. It is not my favorite time of the year to trap, but it is that time when you get get Moms who have recently weaned their kitties. Our main goal in trapping is to stop the cycle of ‘multiplication’, of course, so we deal with the heat…
Trap Smart Cats
I got an excellent piece of advice from one of the TNR groups I belong to. I have a community where many of the cats have watched me trapping enough to know what happens when that trap springs. If you have that same problem, try feeding only using the traps for a couple of days,…
THE LAST FERAL CAT
I am currently working on two different, large colonies, in my neighborhood. Sadly, there are several more because this area seems to be a dumping ground for people who don’t live here. On one of the colonies, this week, I will be trying to trap the last of the cats. I am praying for success,…
MY TRAP EXPERIENCES
I have learned, under fire, about various traps, losing kitties and cleaning up trap messes is not fun. I am going to put pictures, in posts here, of various traps I have used. There are dozens of models, so this will certainly not cover them all. If you have personally had some experiences with traps…
TRAPPING AND AFTERCARE
This is a run-through of what TNR (trap, neuter, return) is and some basic trapping info and different trap devices. It also tells you, in a simplified way, how to set up your TNR trapping process. To get more in-depth information and instructions, go to the TRAPPING section of the website: –> How To Trap…
HAVAHART – STANDARD TRAP
I have used 2 different HavAHart traps. With the 1089, I have never lost a cat using. The 1092 is easy to setup and to release the cat, but it has one problem and that is that the gate can be pushed open by a large cat. I have learned to use carabiners to hold…
TRUCATCH TRAPPING AND BASICS
I have used the TruCatch trap quite often. The setting of the trigger is tricky, but you will learn with time. This video not only shows you how to use this style of trap, but it also shares some trapping basics. Don’t forget the carabiner to lock up the back. I would NOT suggest putting…
HOW TO USE A DROP TRAP
I have never used a drop trap, but others have so I am showing three videos here. The first shows some of the pitfalls of trapping and why a drop trap might be used. The second is a very good video showing well structured, beginner instructions, on how to best work with these traps and…
DROP TRAP
I have no personal experience with a drop trap, YET, but I am sure I will some day. I have watched someone use it thought. THE PROS: I have been told by people who have used them that this is the ‘go to’ trap for cats that have become ‘trap savvy’. They have been trapped once,…
TRUCATCH TRAP
The 30LTD TruCatch trap is a totally different style from the standard ‘gate traps’. THE PROS: The first thing is that if you are going to have a cat in a trap for a while before neutering, this is the trap you might consider your ‘go to’ trap. It is easy to get a pee…
HAVAHART TRAP
The standard Hav-A-Hart trap is pretty common. Here, in the rural area of my county, a lot of people own at least one. They are good for trapping annoying critters and taking them out to the countryside instead of in your garden (smile). THE PROS: Some people already have one or two, so no need…
HAVAHART WITH HANDLE
I bought one of these traps and still have it in my arsenal. It is a HavAHart trap with a nice, comfy, handle on the top. THE PROS: It is very easy to carry because the handle is sturdy. Also, it is very easy to open because there is an additional handle that opens ‘the…