“Now we can say, six months later, that there were over 600 cats who survived the fire and were living in the burn zone.”

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This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, and Tomahawk Traps.

What if you could turn the most elusive feral cat into a successfully trapped and cared-for community member? Join Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats as he brings extensive experience to the forefront in this special two-part audio presentation. Learn effective cat trapping techniques, established feeding patterns, and the use of various traps such as roundhouse and drop traps. 

Get ready to explore the nuts and bolts of using the uniquely designed roundhouse trap to catch feral cats. We’ll discuss why having a variety of traps is crucial and offer practical tips for transferring cats and selecting the right bait. The episode also covers the best practices for trap placement, making sure you maximize your capture success rate, especially for those tricky, hard-to-catch felines. Additionally, you’ll discover cost-effective methods like using trap mats for a more comfortable and effective trapping experience.

Finally, hear the riveting story of rescuing cats after a fire and the innovative techniques that emerged from this crisis. Learn about the development of the tunnel trap and auto drop trap – two game-changing innovations that are set to become new standards in cat rescue. Don’t miss this episode if you’re passionate about cat rescue and want to stay updated on the latest trapping technologies.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Cat trapping tips and tricks
• The intricacies of using the roundhouse trap for catching cats
• Trap mats and catching cats with drop traps
• Rescuing cats after a fire
• The basics of trap training for community cats
• Feral cat trap preparation
• Trap innovation for cat rescue

Resources from this Episode

• For the Full Recording and Downloadable Handouts – https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tnrtraining
• Neighborhood Cats Website – https://www.neighborhoodcats.org
• Neighborhood Cats Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodcats/
• Neighborhood Cats Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nbrhoodcats/
• The Everything TNR Playlist – https://communitycatspodcast.com/everythingtnr
• Visit TNR Workshops and Community Cat Care Training for more webinars like this – https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/

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