Trapping Feral Cats
The following notes will assist you with safe and humane capture of feral cats.
Trapped feral cats can be dangerous to handle. They will be nervous and aggressive and can inflict serious injuries with teeth and claws. Bite wounds often result in serious infections and should be treated by a doctor.
FERAL CATS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN AN APPROVED CAT TRAP
- It must be less than 45cm wide
- It must have a quick release catch (ie the flap not wired or screwed shut)
INAPPROPRIATE BOXES POSE A RISK TO THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF (IE Eskies, large bird cages and wooden cupboards)
WHAT TO DO
- Hire A Cage from the AWL
- $100 refundable deposit
- $25.00 per week – hire
- Floor traps and trapping cages are available
- Humane traps must be left when the sun won’t hit the trapped animal at any time
- Cover the trap and transport to the shelter inside your vehicle. It is ILLEGAL to put animals in the boot of your car.
It is important to note that in accordance with legislation (Dog & Cat Management Act 1995) cats that are identified with either a tagged collar or a microchip as indicated by a tattoo in the ear and are trapped within 1 km of a bona fide residence, must be released. Further details regarding this legislation can be obtained by contacting the Department of Environment & Heritage.