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 RECOMMENDED TRAPS
 
Though most cats will trap a cat, we highly recommend the Tru-Catch traps. Other brands of traps work well, but the Tru-Catch traps operate more quietly than other brands. Less noise means that the cats will be less fearful of the trap, thereby making trapping numerous cats less time-consuming. To the best of our knowledge these traps can only be purchased online. They may be a bit more expensive than other traps, but if you are planning on trapping a good-sized colony, then you may want to consider checking out a Tru-Catch trap. One supplier is Animal Care and Equipment Services (ACES). They sell other brands of traps and a large variety of useful trapping supplies.
 
We recommend purchasing the Tru-Catch 30" trap with rear release door. This rear door makes it easy to release a skunk, raccoon, or a cat that has previously been trapped.
 
Watch the video. See the Tru-Catch Traps in Action! 

Watch the Video to see the Tru-Catch Trap in Action!

Hav-A-Heart Traps are very affordable and are available for purchase at your local Tractor Supply store, pet stores, lawn and garden centers, and home improvement centers. They are reasonably priced and work very well when trapping a small colony.

Drop Trap Design and Video

 
POST-OP CARE FOR FERAL CATS
 
This feral cat post-op cage setup (which has been published in "The TNR Handbook," by Neighborhood Cats, is an excellent, and safe, method of caring for feral cats during their confinement period after surgery. The setup reduces stress for the cat, and also eliminates escape, scratches and injuries to the caretaker. You can purchase the entire book for $20, or email CATS for a copy of the illustrated post-op cage setup.