Reply #10: You can do that

[Mz Pip]

if the towel or blanket doesn't make the kitty too wary.

I put a strip of cardboard on the bottom of the trap and put a few tidbits on it to lure the cat to that back of the trap where I put most of the food. Once the cat trips the trap it should release immediately.

When I have the trap in the house I put it on a layer of newspapers. As long as the kitty is in a warm place he can stay in the trap for several days. IT should remain covered at all times so he won't freak out. Recovery after neutering takes a couple of days so you'll have to give him food and water while he's in the trap.The vet will put him back in while he's still under anesthetic. If he's really wild, you can put an empty bowl in the trap - sort of sliding it through the door of the trap, then use a spoon or baster to put water in through the wire.

And yes, it's the right thing to do. Feral kittens have about a 70% mortality rate so getting these cats fixed, even if you have to leave them, is a humane thing to do.

Good luck. Let me know how it turns out.

Mz Pip
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