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Rhiannon12866

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21. A woman who worked with ferals also recommends using something with a strong smell

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Fri Dec 16, 2022, 09:10 PM

Dec 2022

I've used tuna fish twice - finally brought in a cat I used to feed outside and that's also what I used with Felix, though he required additional help from 2 others, he was that determined. For the previous cat, I borrowed a have-a-heart trap that I borrowed from the animal hospital.

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Would appreciate good energy to get homeless kitty trapped. [View all] SheltieLover Dec 2022 OP

We use sardines for bait. Something smelly. CurtEastPoint Dec 2022 #1

Ty, Curt! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #3

Good luck.🤞 Duppers Dec 2022 #7

Thx again! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #8

You know you have my best energy headed your way!! Siwsan Dec 2022 #2

Ty so much! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #4

No - you are a loving, VITAL cat loving lady. Siwsan Dec 2022 #5

Thx! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #6

Sending all the good vibes you can get them today. onecaliberal Dec 2022 #9

Ty so much! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #10

You got this! onecaliberal Dec 2022 #12

I hope so! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #13

Sending vibes for a successful capture for both boys. niyad Dec 2022 #11

Ty so much! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #14

So you're going balls out in rescuing these kitties packman Dec 2022 #15

Thx! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #17

If you can pet one, you can scruff it and bring it inside. Maybe it joined its more suspicious Karadeniz Dec 2022 #16

Thx, but I'm nowhere near as brave as you, at least not yet. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #18

If the friendly one lets you pet him and purrs wnylib Dec 2022 #19

No. He won'g allow me to pick him up. 😓 SheltieLover Dec 2022 #20

''wasn't heavy enough to trip the plate and drop the door.'' Donkees Dec 2022 #26

A woman who worked with ferals also recommends using something with a strong smell Rhiannon12866 Dec 2022 #21

Rescue lady brought uber stinky salmon & tuna, I added a can of tuna in oil & SheltieLover Dec 2022 #22

What worked for me Chicagogrl1 Dec 2022 #23

Great idea! Ty so much! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #24

I've used KFC too. Original recipe. catrose Dec 2022 #25