Trapping a somewhat touchable feral cat.

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My friend is trying desperately to figure out a way to trap and contain to take this cat that's been coming around her house for 2 years to the vet to see if he has Feline Aids or Leukemia. I was always told to put the butt of the cat in the crate first... I simply don't understand how this could be a one woman operation. Seems like someone would have to hold the crate vertical and then my friend who the cat trusts would have to cuddle them and love them up and then put them butt first into the carrier and hope to god that the feral cat doesn't slice you to pieces.

Now, I told this to my friend who is having this dilemma but she went against my advice of putting the butt of the cat in first, and without the help of her son to hold the crate upright. She was scratched a bit on her hand and the feral cat was pushing hard against her so she released him from her grasp. I was thinking it would go better the way I thought it would work but just wanted to ask for suggestions and tips. He's a very strong alpha male older cat he's been fixed. 

Ideally, in the case that the cat doesn't have Feline Aids or Leukemia, she wants to bring him into the house and give him a forever home. I was just curious if anyone else has done a similar situation to this. I hate to see him stay an outdoor cat when he loves my friend and wants to come inside their home.

See also, My friend and her parent both have their own female cats. a Turkish Van and a Persian. The Persian doesn't have any teeth to defend herself but all nails are intact. Turkish Van can hold her own if they don't get along.

I just worry that he's been outside so long that he won't know how to be docile with the pampered princesses.

HELP!?!?!

 
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Instead of using a carrier, she needs a humane trap that is baited with food and will close when the cat goes to the back of the trap to get the food.  This is the easiest and safest way to trap a cat.  You can purchase one for around $40 and some humane societies or rescue groups have some that you can rent.  Lots of people own their own as they are also used for raccoons and skunks.  Once the cat is in the trap, she should cover the trap with a light sheet and immediately take the cat to the vet.  If she needs to she can keep the cat in the trap overnight in a safe location such as a basement or garage.  Place something under the trap as the cat will most likely urinate.

Do a youtube search or google search on trapping feral cats.  It is not too difficult and the safest and easiest approach.  Also while she is to the vet, make sure the cat is spayed or neutered.

It can be done to bring a cat that has been living outside for awhile.  Yet it takes lots of time and patience.  The cat will need a room of its own for awhile.  This room will need to be cat proofed.  Beds picked up off the floor and other furniture blocked.  YOu do not want the cat hiding under beds or furiniture.  Yet do provide a cat tree or a simple box for the cat to hide in.  Introductions to the other cats should not take place until she has developed a relationship with the cat.  Take it slowly.  There are lots of guidelines for introducing cat to other cats.  THis too takes time and patience.
 
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