{"id":100752,"date":"2022-04-22T12:29:26","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:29:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:29:26","slug":"how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you catch a scared kitten?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_catch_a_scared_kitten\" title=\"How do you catch a scared kitten?\">How do you catch a scared kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_lure_a_feral_kitten_out_of_hiding\" title=\"How do you lure a feral kitten out of hiding?\">How do you lure a feral kitten out of hiding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_catch_a_scared_cat\" title=\"How do you catch a scared cat?\">How do you catch a scared cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" 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href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_catch_a_scared_cat\" title=\"What is the best way to catch a scared cat?\">What is the best way to catch a scared cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_get_a_feral_kitten_to_come_out_of_hiding\" title=\"How do you get a feral kitten to come out of hiding?\">How do you get a feral kitten to come out of hiding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_attract_a_scared_kitten\" title=\"How do you attract a scared kitten?\">How do you attract a scared kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_get_a_feral_kitten_to_come_to_you\" title=\"How do you get a feral kitten to come to you?\">How do you get a feral kitten to come to you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_lure_a_scared_cat_out\" title=\"How do you lure a scared cat out?\">How do you lure a scared cat out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_get_a_scared_cat_to_come_near_you\" title=\"How do you get a scared cat to come near you?\">How do you get a scared cat to come near you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_catch_a_cat_without_a_trap\" title=\"How do you catch a cat without a trap?\">How do you catch a cat without a trap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_catch_baby_kittens\" title=\"How do you catch baby kittens?\">How do you catch baby kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_attract_a_small_kitten\" title=\"How do you attract a small kitten?\">How do you attract a small kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_catch_a_kitten_that_is_hiding\" title=\"How do you catch a kitten that is hiding?\">How do you catch a kitten that is hiding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-catch-a-scared-kitten\/#How_do_you_catch_a_kitten_without_traps\" title=\"How do you catch a kitten without traps?\">How do you catch a kitten without traps?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_catch_a_scared_kitten\"><\/span>How do you catch a scared kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lepine shares best practices for handling a scared kitten:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Move slowly. Any time an animal is found she may be frightened, Lepine advises.  <\/li>\n<li>Make your eyes soft and dont stare directly at the cat.  <\/li>\n<li>Make yourself look smaller.  <\/li>\n<li>Soften your voice.  <\/li>\n<li>Dont reach out to grab her.<\/li>\n<p>17-Nov-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_lure_a_feral_kitten_out_of_hiding\"><\/span>How do you lure a feral kitten out of hiding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leave out dry kitten food and clean water at all times. Place a transistor radio in the vicinity of the kittens, leaving it on low when you leave, so that the kittens acclimate to the sound of human voices. Allow the kittens to approach you, using the food as a lure, until you are able to reach out and pet one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_catch_a_scared_cat\"><\/span>How do you catch a scared cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try these 18 tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get them comfortable with the trap. Feed trap-shy cats out of unset traps in their normal feeding locations for a week or two before trapping again.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a larger trap.  <\/li>\n<li>Cover the trap.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a more exciting bait.  <\/li>\n<li>Make a food trail.  <\/li>\n<li>Change the traps location.  <\/li>\n<li>Observe habits.  <\/li>\n<li>Use distraction techniques.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_catch_a_small_kitten\"><\/span>How do you catch a small kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set out at least one baited trap for each cat and kitten in the family. See if you can catch them all in separate traps first. Think like a cat. If youre able to trap one kitten, immediately set the back of a second trap of a similar size end-to-end against the front of the trap holding the kitten.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_scared_kitten_to_come_to_you\"><\/span>How do you get a scared kitten to come to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try using wet food or treats to tempt the kitten close to you. Feed them the food off of a spoon or tongue depressor but dont try to pet them until theyre reliably staying close to you during feedings. Use toys to build confidence, for exercise, and as a fun way to bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_scared_kitten_to_come_out_of_hiding\"><\/span>How do you get a scared kitten to come out of hiding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place some food treats near where youre sitting, or put a bit of food on your finger, to try to entice her to approach you. If she approaches, allow her to lick the food off your finger. Resist the urge to reach out to pet or pick her up. This will scare her, which will only cause her to run and hide.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_catch_a_scared_cat\"><\/span>What is the best way to catch a scared cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try these 18 tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get them comfortable with the trap. Feed trap-shy cats out of unset traps in their normal feeding locations for a week or two before trapping again.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a larger trap.  <\/li>\n<li>Cover the trap.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a more exciting bait.  <\/li>\n<li>Make a food trail.  <\/li>\n<li>Change the traps location.  <\/li>\n<li>Observe habits.  <\/li>\n<li>Use distraction techniques.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_feral_kitten_to_come_out_of_hiding\"><\/span>How do you get a feral kitten to come out of hiding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leave out dry kitten food and clean water at all times. Place a transistor radio in the vicinity of the kittens, leaving it on low when you leave, so that the kittens acclimate to the sound of human voices. Allow the kittens to approach you, using the food as a lure, until you are able to reach out and pet one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_attract_a_scared_kitten\"><\/span>How do you attract a scared kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try using wet food or treats to tempt the kitten close to you. Feed them the food off of a spoon or tongue depressor but dont try to pet them until theyre reliably staying close to you during feedings. Use toys to build confidence, for exercise, and as a fun way to bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_feral_kitten_to_come_to_you\"><\/span>How do you get a feral kitten to come to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The amount of time will vary with each kitty. <b>Some may be fine after a day, some may need two weeks, some may need a month. Hang in there if your kittys one of the ones whos taking a long time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_lure_a_scared_cat_out\"><\/span>How do you lure a scared cat out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Slowly Introduce Yourself<\/b> Join your kitty in the safe room and sit quietly on the bed or the ground. Dont try to reach out and pet your cat or even call to her at first. Just start by being a non-threatening presence and let Kitty come to you when shes ready. Face away and let Kitty sniff around you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_scared_cat_to_come_near_you\"><\/span>How do you get a scared cat to come near you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alternative Methods. <b>A carrier comes in handy, and a large carrier usually works best. Put some food in a carrying case, advises Judy Levy, director of Animal Friends of Connecticut. And while theyre busy eating, slam the door. Or you might want to try coaxing the cat into the carrier by laying down a food trail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_catch_a_cat_without_a_trap\"><\/span>How do you catch a cat without a trap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Until they can feel safe again, they will continue to hide. If your cat was only scared by something small, like a loud noise outside, they wont stay hidden for long, <b>typically an hour or two. With a little coaxing and reassurance, your cat will come out in no time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_catch_baby_kittens\"><\/span>How do you catch baby kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set out at least one baited trap for each cat and kitten in the family. See if you can catch them all in separate traps first. Think like a cat. If youre able to trap one kitten, immediately set the back of a second trap of a similar size end-to-end against the front of the trap holding the kitten.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_attract_a_small_kitten\"><\/span>How do you attract a small kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Engage the kittens in play, from a distance, with a small cat toy or feathers tied to the end of a long stick. Move the toy slowly, as any sudden movement on your part may startle them. Offer small amounts of soft cat food on the end of a long-handled spoon so that the kittens learn to connect you with food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_catch_a_kitten_that_is_hiding\"><\/span>How do you catch a kitten that is hiding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 5 Ways to Catch a Stray Kitten<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Lure the Kitten Into a Confined Space.<\/li>\n<li>Distract Them Using a Toy or Laser Pointer.<\/li>\n<li>Use Technology.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Bait Trail.<\/li>\n<li>Place a Trap in a Dark Place.<\/li>\n<p>28-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_catch_a_kitten_without_traps\"><\/span>How do you catch a kitten without traps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a really spooky cat, Levy suggests rigging a string to the carriers door, one strong enough to close it and hold it tight so that it doesnt open if they push on it. And get there quick to close it. No carrier? Throw a towel or blanket over the stray and wrap him or her up in it as securely as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you catch a scared kitten?How do you lure a feral kitten out of hiding?How do you catch a scared cat?How do you catch a small kitten?How do you get a scared kitten to come to you?How do you get a scared kitten to come out of hiding?What is the best&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100752"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100752\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}