Hi, I have done rescue work with feral cats and with the younger ones that are "not so feral" I will usually pick them up carefully, slowly and quietly by the scruff of the neck and place a carrier on end (on the floor with the door facing up) and lower them into the carrier butt first, then do...
So I am almost afraid to ask but, did you ever get Lucy spayed? Do You still own her? Is Dave neutered yet? Did you inform the humane society when you gave up Dogdog that he sprayed in your house (probably due to the fact that you did not get him neutered at 6 months of age)?
Natalie Link, RVT
