DOUBLE that one..... My goodness - I have never had these issues. The three TNR clinics I use all place my ferals into a carrier and not back in the trap. How frustrating and unhelpful of them not to do as you ask.@Feralvr
Unfortunately, the vets around here are not always super-cooperative or supportive I don't use this particular clinic often for that very reason, but they had a special going on. Even though I confirmed when making the appointment for number one kitty that they would place him into a carrier post-op, instead of back into the trap, he was in the trap when I picked him up. hno: I called my favorite clinic for number two kitty. They also assured me that, as they always had in the past, they would put kitty in a carrier post-op, not back into the trap. When I pick kitty up, he's in the trap!
So, my new and improved, easy-to-use, bite-resistant, rehab set-up did me no good , I still have to transfer kitty, wrestle the cage about, and crawl around on the floor. And since I've got a 32" trap to deal with in that small space, instead of a 20" carrier, it can only be done on the floor, therefore I can only do one cat a time. Factor in my work schedule, and that translates into 1cat per week if it's a female, 2 per week if they're male.
I'm thankful I've only got 5 cats to get done right now.
I guess you could transfer the kitty into the carrier from the trap. I know, not the easiest but I have done this once or twice. I use a piece of thin plywood cut to the same size opening of the trap- slide that in front of the trap door opening as I tie up the trap door. Place the trap butted up to the carrier, slide the plywood away and the cat will for sure want to run into the carrier where it is darker and enclosed. Slide the plywood back in front of the carrier, take the trap away, then as you are closing the carrier door over, slowly slide the plywood away, then latch the door. I do wear gloves to protect my hand, just in case.
You doing a good thing here for these kitties and I wish you great success in trapping. :cross:
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