How To Catch And Tame Feral Kittens

It usually takes about 2 weeks or longer for exceptionally skittish kittens to fully tame feral kittens depending on their age and state of wildness.

How to catch and tame feral kittens. This is not the typical story of semi feral and feral cats who are adopted but it could be your story too if you follow my advice on how to tame your semi feral housemate. Here are some links to items that will make catching and taming a cat much easier than this. A live animal humane trap is designed such that the door will close behind the feral cat when she steps on a panel at the bottom of the trap. Patience and commitment is required.

A hand coming at the kittens frightens them which may cause them to hiss or bite. Once the kitten is in the cat trap the walls will lock around the kitten and keep it contained until you open the gate. Place the opening of the carrier bag in front of the gate and wait for the kitten to enter the carrier. Pick up a feral kitten from behind on its scruff firmly grasp the the loose skin at the top of the neck of the cat and pick it up.

Setting a humane live animal trap will be the only safe way for you to catch her and bring her into your home. Trap the kitten in a carrier bag using the cat trap. I really hate this video rough video i know. Make this first physical contact brief.

If the kitten remains calm grip it securely by the nape of the neck put the towel on your lap and set it on the towel. Stroke the kitten s body while speaking in soft reassuring tones then release. Also just because. Caress the cats head cheek chin and back.

Immediately draw the cat into your stomach and secure it with a towel or your arm. What is a semi feral cat. Some may tame up immediately and others take longer.