...Trapping
Trapping feral animals can be dangerous and is best left to the proffesionals.
Cats cought in traps should not be left for long, the space inside is cramped, will cause great stress & cats may panic &/or hurt themselves attempting to get free.
Contact your local animal rescue charities for help, guidance & information.
In order to successfully & safely trap a feral or stray cat that resists human contact, it is important to create a regular feeding routine.
This enables more effective co-ordination with regard to the collection or delivery of the animal to a rescue charity. It requires observation, in order to identify or build a pattern of behaviour, a lot of patience & time. The amount of time & effort required when trying to catch a loose animal, depends on the nature of the particular individual.
Some ferals will distrust the metalic object that is a trap, others won't think twice about heading straight for the bait.
The cat should learn to trust your presence and the food you leave, but it may also need to learn to trust an unprimed trap.
Eventually when the timing is right, the bait food can be placed inside a primed trap and the cat will be safely secured and transported to a clinic for an assesment.
Feral & stray cats may avoid human contact
Life is tough out there for feral animals, they require neutering to prevent population growth & are often in poor condition
With observation & patience, patterns of behaviour will emerge
Routine feeding can build a human/feral relationship
Eventually with care & coordination with a rescue centre, animals can be safely trapped
