Trampas

Where to Purchase Traps

Tomahawk Live Trap: Tomahawk provides humane animal traps, enclosures, and handling equipment commonly used in TNVR, rescue, and lost pet recovery efforts. Best Friends Network Partners can use the code DCBESTFRIENDS256 for 10% off any order at livetrap.com. This code is valid through the end of 2026.

Tractor Supply offers different types and size traps. You will want to purchase one that is at least 32"x10"x12" or it will be too small for full grown cats. They do have a pack that comes with a small trap you can find here: CountryLine 2 pack

If you need to borrow a trap, please stop by our facility during our hours to check one out. Traps are loaned for one week.

We also have Tractor Supply traps for sale for $40.

I need to spay/neuter a feral/stray/community cat. What do I do?

1. Make a Plan Before You Trap!!!

If possible, start trap training.
Find out where you can take him - here are some options:

a. Fresno T.N.R. (FTNR) - Private message through Facebook Messenger a BRIEF message to
an admin - Cassie Garcia / Savannah Hill / Brandi Sherman. $30 includes rabies, FVRCP
vaccines and ear tip. $45 without ear tip. You can post in our main group and ask for a sponsor if you can’t
afford the cost.
b. Central Valley Spay/Neuter cvfix.org- Appointments drop online Sun around 2:00 PM for
the next week. $20 includes rabies vaccine, and you can request ear tip. FVRCP vaccine is
additional $20. Feral or owned okay.
c. SPCA ccspca.com - $80 for feral cats, proof of rabies is required or they will vaccinate for
an additional fee. Appointments are booked out about a month.
d. H.O.P.E. hopeaf.com - Appointments are usually available within a week. $130 for feral cats,
includes rabies and ear tip. $75 for owned/friendly cats, surgery only. You can request ear tip
for a friendly for $5 additional.
e. Cat House on the Kings cathouseonthekings.com You can get vouchers online. $30 includes
ear tip. Additional $25 for rabies vaccine. Sometimes vouchers also include vaccines.
If you register as a trapper to do colonies and use trapper vouchers, ear tip is mandatory.
You will make the appointment at their partnered vets. They are often booked out a month.
f. Private Vet - Call for prices and to confirm that they will do feral cats.

PLEASE VERIFY ALL PRICES YOURSELF

2. You've Made an Appointment or Received Approval From FTNR

Trap the cat. There are lots of videos on YouTube on how to trap for T.N.R.
Learn and then ask questions on the Fresno T.N.R. Facebook page.
Never leave the trap unattended! Animals and people can harm a trapped cat!

3. You've Caught Him!

a. Trap must be covered and kept in a secure, climate controlled place, and away
from other animals.
c. Zip tie the door closed. Cats can escape and harm themselves doing so.
d. Keep the trap on pee pads or newspaper - it will get messy.

4. Drop-off/Pick-up Cat When and Where You Are Told

If transportation is a problem, figure it out ahead of time.
Be prepared to hold him in the trap to recover for 24-48 hours after surgery.
If you are using FTNR, you can ask for help on the Facebook page with transport
or recovery.

If you are a no-show, a valuable vet appointment is wasted!

Helpful Trapping Videos

Video by Jill Thiessen

Trapping a Specific Cat with the Bottle Trick

This video will help you learn how to trap a specific cat, rather than any cat you would catch by setting a trap without targeting a specific cat.

Video by Kitten Lady

How to Trap a Ferral Cat

This video will teach you the basics on how to trap a feral cat, using a humane trap.

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Video by Kitten Lady

Trapping Feral Mom & Kittens

This video will show you how to catch a mom with her kitten, since you should ALWAYS keep the mom with her kittens and not kitten nap.

Video by Cherry McDish

Trapping with a Drop Trap

This video will show you how to trap a skittish cat with a drop trap. This method can also be used to catch multiple cats at once.

Video by Jill Thiessen

Feeding a Feral Cat in a Trap

This video will show you how to feed a feral cat in a trap safely,

Video by Jill Thiessen

How to Set up a Crate for a Feral

This video will show you how to set up a crate to house a feral cat if you have to hold it while waiting to T,N.R.

Video by Jill Thiessen

How to Transfr Feral from Trap to Crate

This video will show you how to transfer a feral cat from a trap to the crate set up in Step 1. Only do this in an enclosed area,

Video by Jill Thiessen

How to Transfer a Feral from Crate back to Trap

This video will show you how to transfer the feral cat from the crate back to a trap, so you can take it for a spay or neuter.

Quick Tips for Trapping Hard-to-Catch Cats

Consejos rápidos para atrapar gatos difíciles de atrapar

1. Utilice cebos malolientes
Pruebe con sardinas enlatadas, caballa o pollo frito calentado para obtener mejores resultados.

2. Cebo no alimentario
Utilice hierba gatera en una pequeña bolsa detrás de la placa trampa para atraer a algunos gatos.

3. Cuelga el cebo
Cuelgue un cebo como pollo frito en la parte superior de la trampa para hacerla más tentadora.

4. Usa gatitos
Para atrapar a una gata, coloque a sus gatitos en un transportador cerca de la trampa para atraerla.

5. Cubra la placa de disparo
Utilice papel de periódico para cubrir el plato para que los gatos no lo noten.

6. Cubre la trampa
Algunos gatos prefieren entrar en espacios cubiertos, así que intenta usar una sábana sobre la trampa.

7. Disimula la trampa
Coloque la trampa dentro de una caja o bolsa para atraer a los gatos curiosos.

8. Compruebe si hay otros alimentadores
Asegúrese de que nadie más alimente al gato antes de atraparlo.

9. Entrena al gato
Deje la trampa abierta durante unos días para que el gato se acostumbre a ella.

10. Pruebe nuevas ubicaciones o horarios
Mueva la trampa a un lugar más tranquilo o colóquela en un momento diferente.

¡Estas sencillas estrategias pueden ayudarte a atrapar incluso a los gatos más difíciles!

Más información

Trapping Do's and Don't

DO:

Use a sturdy and safe trap. Do not use anything collapsible (if this is unavoidable use zip ties to secure the trap BEFORE trapping.)

Set the trap on firm ground to prevent it from wobbling when the cats step inside.

Use smelly food as your bait. Wet cat food, tuna, sardines, fried chicken, etc...

Place a tiny bit of food at the entrance and a trail of additional food leading to a larger amount all the way at the back of the traps. Don't put the food in a bowl or leave it in the can because a panicky, thrashing cat can easily be injured by these containers. Use a paper plate or paper boat instead.

Zips tie the door shut after catching your kitty!

Cover the cat with a towel or blanket to help them calm down. On a warm day use a lightweight sheet. Be sure there's enough air.

Move them to a temperature-controlled environment while awaiting transport to the vet (i.e. bathroom, garage, out of sun, etc.)

Trap training before a planned trap is a wonderful idea and helps acclimate the cat to an unfamiliar item, set food around the trap with the door closed or zip tie the door open and allow free feeding inside.. not trapping the cat.

Do not trap without a plan! You should have an appointment or permission from admin to trap PRIOR to doing so.

Do not use Harbour Freight traps! Too many cats escape out of them. (If you insist on using, ziptie the crap out of the back door before trapping and the front door after trapping)

Do not leave trapped cats outside without protection. They should be moved to a safe environment after they have been trapped to ensure no harm comes to them and no one lets them out.

NEVER release a cat prior to spay/neuter for any reason other than a the cat is already tipped!

NEVER TRANSPORT IN THE BED OF A TRUCK! This is how cats get killed, not to mention it is terrifying for them.

DON'T:

Cómo desinfectar sus trampas, jaulas y perreras

Es importante desinfectar después de cada uso para proteger a su mascota de enfermedades.

Aquí hay algunas opciones sencillas:

Solución de lejía

Utilice blanqueador doméstico al 5%, diluido 1:32 (1/2 taza por galón de agua).
¡No utilice blanqueador sin salpicaduras!

Limpiador KennelSol

Un desinfectante de un solo paso y

desodorante para perreras.
Disponible en Amazon: KennelSol

Desinfectante REScue

Desinfectante listo para usar para refugios y hogares de animales.

Disponible en Amazon: REScue