What's the easiest way to catch a stray kitten?

stroszekstroszek
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in AppleOutsider edited January 2014
OK. So there is this sute little stray outside that has a hurt little paw. I want to catch it and take it to the vet to have it fixed up, but how? I mean, how do you catch a kitten? I tried to tell it I wouldn't hurt it, but I guess it doesn't speak english. :confused: Any advice would be appreciated.
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  • Reply 1 of 42
    g4dudeg4dude Posts: 1,016member
    1) Bowl of cat food and a net.

    2) Piece of fish and a net.

    3) Cage w/ cat food or fish in it.

    4) Call animal control and have them pick it up



    Seriously, I have no clue but it is a nice thing you are trying to do for the cat.
  • Reply 2 of 42
    groveratgroverat Posts: 10,872member
    [quote]I tried to tell it I wouldn't hurt it, but I guess it doesn't speak english.<hr></blockquote>



    Since it's a pussy... try French.



    "I kid! I kid!" - Triumph
  • Reply 3 of 42
    g4dudeg4dude Posts: 1,016member
    [quote]Originally posted by groverat:

    <strong>



    Since it's a pussy... try French.

    </strong><hr></blockquote>



    Oh damn, that was good! I actually LOL'd.
  • Reply 4 of 42
    ebbyebby Posts: 3,110member
    Curiosity killed the cat. Use this to your advantage. (NOT the killing of the car part!)First, just sit down in plane sight of the cat, let it get used to you. Keep it's attention by moving your fingers slowly by the ground. When it is comfortable with you around, use string. Most cats live string. Toss it out to the side, not at the cat, and twitch it a little. This will take some time, but the cat should focus on the end of the string. Finally, pull the string slowly towards you, and have food ready.



    Or you could just stone the kitten with a lifetime supply of Kitty-Weed (Catnip). <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />



    EDIT-

    1) Braunschweiger is better than cat food.

    2) Pick up the cat by it's built-in handle. The scruff on the back of the neck. (No, not the tail. I'm not that mean.)



    [ 07-09-2002: Message edited by: Ebby ]</p>
  • Reply 5 of 42
    powerdocpowerdoc Posts: 8,123member
    [quote]Originally posted by Stroszek:

    <strong>OK. So there is this sute little stray outside that has a hurt little paw. I want to catch it and take it to the vet to have it fixed up, but how? I mean, how do you catch a kitten? I tried to tell it I wouldn't hurt it, but I guess it doesn't speak english. :confused: Any advice would be appreciated.</strong><hr></blockquote>

    What you are trying to do is really nice, but don't underestimate the implications of your act. If the problem is just minor, then the veto will be able to cure it immediatly , but if it broken , the treatment will be long and someone have to care on him. `but if you want to adopt the lovely kitten why not ?



    [ 07-09-2002: Message edited by: powerdoc ]</p>
  • Reply 6 of 42
    eugeneeugene Posts: 8,254member
    We caught a stray/feral cat, and kept it. Just use a large towel to actually catch it ... and food to gain its trust...you'll also want a kennel if you want to take it places...



    [ 07-09-2002: Message edited by: Eugene ]</p>
  • Reply 7 of 42
    jambojambo Posts: 3,036member
    I'd have used a gun <img src="graemlins/bugeye.gif" border="0" alt="[Skeptical]" />
  • Reply 8 of 42
    stroszekstroszek Posts: 801member
    <img src="graemlins/surprised.gif" border="0" alt="[Surprised]" /> Jamie, i think I'm going to have to take you off of my AI 3 Member Meet Up list for that
  • Reply 9 of 42
    gobble gobblegobble gobble Posts: 615member
    [quote]Originally posted by Stroszek:

    <strong> <img src="graemlins/surprised.gif" border="0" alt="[Surprised]" /> Jamie, i think I'm going to have to take you off of my AI 3 Member Meet Up list for that </strong><hr></blockquote>



    Stroszek, are you a Werner Herzog fan?
  • Reply 10 of 42
    powerdocpowerdoc Posts: 8,123member
    [quote]Originally posted by Jamie:

    <strong>I'd have used a gun <img src="graemlins/bugeye.gif" border="0" alt="[Skeptical]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>



    Jamie you are horrible :eek:



    Let's introduce Powercat, the avengers of the poor oppressed little kitten cats Miaow !
  • Reply 11 of 42
    groveratgroverat Posts: 10,872member
    [quote]Let's introduce Powercat, the avengers of the poor oppressed little kitten cats Miaow !<hr></blockquote>



    <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" />



    For now, PowerCatfish will have to do.





  • Reply 12 of 42
    jonathan brisbyjonathan brisby Posts: 318member
    Two words. Superglue, and Cargo Net. The combination can be most delightful!
  • Reply 13 of 42
    jesperasjesperas Posts: 524member
    Stun it with a rock, then duct tape it to make sure it doesn't get away again.

  • Reply 14 of 42
    jambojambo Posts: 3,036member
    [quote]Originally posted by Jonathan Brisby:

    <strong>Two words. Superglue, and Cargo Net.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    Superglue 1

    Cargo 2

    Net 3



    J :cool:
  • Reply 15 of 42
    ijerryijerry Posts: 615member
    there was a stray outside of my house 2 weeks ago, and since I wanted a cat I simply opened the door. It worked and now I own a 12 week old kitten.
  • Reply 16 of 42
    thuh freakthuh freak Posts: 2,664member
    i read about adopting kittens a few years back, when my sister wanted one. I remember reading that, while cute, hurt kittens are often very expensive. It's not like you have insurance on it. So, if you do catch it, make sure you got a bankroll.
  • Reply 17 of 42
    powerdocpowerdoc Posts: 8,123member
    [quote]Originally posted by groverat:

    <strong>



    <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" />



    For now, PowerCatfish will have to do.





    </strong><hr></blockquote>



    Jamie beware of this texan catfish, he like to bite the bottom of silly people shooting on cats
  • Reply 18 of 42
    jambojambo Posts: 3,036member
    [quote]Originally posted by powerdoc:

    <strong>



    Jamie beware of this texan catfish, he like to bite the bottom of silly people shooting on cats </strong><hr></blockquote>



    <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" /> Ok powerdoc, I'll look out when I'm taking a bath later.



    And guys, I was only joking! I've never shot at a pussy <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />



    J :cool:



    [ 07-09-2002: Message edited by: Jamie ]</p>
  • Reply 19 of 42
    powerdocpowerdoc Posts: 8,123member
    [quote]Originally posted by Jamie:

    <strong>



    <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" /> Ok powerdoc, I'll look out when I'm taking a bath later.



    And guys, I was only joking! I've never shot at a pussy <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />



    J :cool:



    [ 07-09-2002: Message edited by: Jamie ]</strong><hr></blockquote>

    HAPPY to ear that Jamie, but it's too late the catfish is on the way. From what i know he have a dinner with a monster in Loch ness tomorrow, just before his special mission.Perhaps Groverat can do something in order to stop him

  • Reply 20 of 42
    groveratgroverat Posts: 10,872member
    I'm afraid the catfish has broken off contact to avoid detection by the Homosexual Scottish Defense Forces, we can only hope that we don't have a Dr. Strangelove situation on our hands.
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