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  • 1.  Cats Traps

    Posted 02-01-2024 04:55 PM

    I am in search of information about cat traps. Our TNR program is approaching, and we have nearly 10 eager volunteers ready to participate. Unfortunately, the "Berkeley County Community Cats" organization has informed us that they currently lack traps for our volunteers to initiate the program. In response, our organization, supported by the grant we received from Maddie's Pet Forum, will be purchasing traps to assist them.

    If you have any advice on where we can purchase these traps, we would greatly appreciate your help. Your guidance will be invaluable.


    #CommunityCatManagement

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    Myriam Martinez
    President
    Mujeres Latinas SC
    SC
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  • 2.  RE: Cats Traps

    Posted 02-02-2024 05:32 AM

    Our trapping team favorites are the Tomahawk Gravity Traps.  They are a little more expensive but they last.  We started investing in Tomahawk traps about 8 years ago and we have never had to replace one of these traps.  We have replaced a few parts which are inexpensive.  I would also recommend getting a drop trap and several trap dividers.  If you need assistance, contact the staff at the seller.  From time to time there are also discounts offered to the TNR community.  One more thing... the best way to make sure your traps can be used for years is to keep them out of the elements (rain, snow, moisture) when they are not in use; always watch the set traps to keep wildlife out of them which can distroy a trap in no time, never allow anyone to leave a trap set overnight unattended.   

    By the way, if you purchase from Tomahawk, strongly consider the Neighborhood Cat traps that have been designed and constantly improved by Tomahawk to meet the cat trapper needs, including a larger trip plate and doors on both sides!    Here's the link to their website:  https://www.livetrap.com/index.php

    Trap covers can be easily made and always used by cutting up old sheets, towels or blankets --  we put a slit in the top for the handle to show through.  

    ·         The recommended trap cover size is 38" x 58". This is a minimum guideline and standard based on a large/decent-sized trap.  This is a great job for volunteers to help with that cannot help trap!

    Good luck!  It's a great thing that you are doing!       



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    Samantha Polen
    Executive Director
    T-Town TNR, Inc.
    Tulsa OK
    https://www.ttowntnr.com/
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  • 3.  RE: Cats Traps

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 02-02-2024 04:37 PM
    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

    I truly appreciate all the information you've provided to help me make the right decision. There is so much to learn, and I am grateful for your guidance. Thank you so much.




  • 4.  RE: Cats Traps

    Posted 02-02-2024 07:31 AM

    Good Morning

    I (and several local trappers) have a TruCatch. I would suggest that you get the traps that have 2 doors so you can feed/water the cat while it waits for its appt.

    I would also suggest getting at least 1 or 2 Fat Cat traps. These are the bigger traps. Me personally - I find the large tomcats tend not to go into the regular traps because its so confining. The larger ones also work well for those that are sketchy at being caught (again not as confining feeling) and if you anticipate having to keep it in the trap a little longer than usual. 

    I have a female that I have been trying to catch for over 10 months. She delivered 3 litters of babies in that time (only one litter survived and only 2 of those babies made it to be teenagers). She was savvy. lol. Last month, I heard yowling and went to look. The big tomcat was sitting out there staring and I saw my girl sitting there. At this point - she knows me lol. Long story short - I had appts that were 5 days away but she doesn't come around often and being in heat - she was hungry. I had the trap out there but zip tied open.  I went out, cut the tie & put some more food in the trap. She hopped right in and I nearly cried LOL. We also had a cold snap so this poor girl ended up in a trap for 7 days. I felt terrible, but at least with the bigger trap she could move around pretty good.  Baby factory closed. Thank goodness.


    https://www.trucatchtraps.com/small-animal-traps/feral-cat-traps



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    Sarah Hoadley
    Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue
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  • 5.  RE: Cats Traps

    Posted 02-02-2024 01:17 PM

    Tomahawk traps are my favorite for trapping and recovery. They are sturdy and easy to use. The GT606 or GT608 models. If there is a room in your budget for a drop trap those are always wonderful to have on hand for cats that won't go in a traditional box trap. Tomahawk makes one of those as well. There are sometimes promo codes available for their traps.



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    Christie Ibarra
    Volunteer Trapper
    Cat & Kitten Foster Mom
    Killeen, Texas
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  • 6.  RE: Cats Traps

    Posted 02-03-2024 03:28 AM

    We do a video review of the most common types of traps in our TNR Certification workshops that are held monthly at the Community Cats Podcast- we have one session today at 2pm ET.  



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    Stacy LeBaron
    Head Cat
    The Community Cats Podcast
    Warren VT
    978-239-2090
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