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Item #30LTD Mfg.Suggested Price: $83.16 Our Prices: (1) $65.00 (2-7) $58.50 (8+) $55.25 Average shipping/handling: $18-$23 (for 1) Shipping per trap is approx. $6 less when ordering more than one. |
| With rear door for easier baiting, animal releases and allow transfer to carriers or holding cages. Comes with small carabineer clip on back door to prevent accidental opening if using rear door handle as carrying handle. Size: L30" x W9" x H11" Weight: 9 lbs. Construction: 3/16" steel frame - 14 gauge 1" x 1" wire mesh. Baitguard wire now used on this trap. Great cat trap, skunk trap, rabbit trap, other small animal trap. Item #KNKS30 - $151.00 Kit-n-Kaboodle System Buy a complete cat trapping system and save!! System includes: (1) 30LTD cat trap, (1) 18TE Carrier, (1) TD2, (1) Cover and Bottom Liner |
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"Thank you Wanda, for working with me with the tips on a successful catch and recommending the right trap. Your customer service was wonderful, the Tru-Catch worked wonderfully! The trap door is so quiet; I couldn’t even hear it close even at a close distance near-by. After literally months of using other traps that did not work (and were defective), the Tru-Catch finally trapped my black feral cat. He is now neutered and has his shots!! What a huge relief for me. The trap was easy to set and gave me added security he could not escape once caught. It works! It does the job plus I like purchasing an American-made product! I will recommend your company to anyone who needs a wonderful, easy to use trap that works. I also like supporting small businesses such as yours. Here is what I did:"
(1) Set the trap next to his food & water to get him used to it.
(2) Fed him inside the trap for a few days with the trap door cable-tied up
(3) Finally set the trap with food inside – SUCCESS!!
Dayna
Lake of the Ozarks, MO.
(1) Set the trap next to his food & water to get him used to it.
(2) Fed him inside the trap for a few days with the trap door cable-tied up
(3) Finally set the trap with food inside – SUCCESS!!
Dayna
Lake of the Ozarks, MO.
| Our TD2 trap dividers are highly recommended for this cat trap. They go through the side of the cat trap pinning the cat in while the front or rear door is open for cleaning while cat is in trap. Vets love them because the can pin the cat to the side and give injections without removing the cat. We also have trap covers that are the same color of the traps, brown light weight pack cloth. They are water resistant, easy to clean, helps feral cats settle down, put them on before trapping. Helps catch those hard to trap cats. You can transfer cat with cover on. |
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Deluxe model cat traps have a rear door for easier baiting, animal releases and allow transfer to carriers or holding cages.
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| The Difference Between a 30LTD Cat Trap and 30D Cat Trap. |
| The 30D cat trap is a heavier weight trap, actual weight is 12 pounds. It is for heavy usage such as city animal control services that use them every day and toss them in the back of trucks, etc. Also for humane societies, shelters, police departments, etc. that lend the cat traps out to the public. They withstand more abuse and heavy usage much better than the 30LTD cat trap. Both are the same size, both have the rear door. The 30D cat trap has 4 support rods that run the length of the trap on all 4 edges, the 30LTD cat trap has 2 support rods. One runs the length of the trap on the upper left side and the other is on the bottom right side, the other 2 edges are rounded wire. The 30LTD cat trap weighs 8 pounds and is great for moderate rescue work and residential use as it's not as heavy to carry after the animal is in the trap. Both have the same five year warranty against animal damage. If you feel that there's a good chance that you might trap a raccoon, we recommend the 30D cat trap, a trapped raccoon can tear a trap up if left too long. |
| Design of the Tru-Catch Cat Trap |
| Tru-Catch cat traps were originally designed with a front trap door only as a gravity catch and release trap. The trapper would take the unwanted animal to new location to live, set the trap on the ground and roll the trap over onto its top releasing the animal. Tru-Catch cat traps do not have a locking system for the trap door that holds it in place. They are a gravity trap, only spring loaded (dangerous) traps have a locking device. Tru-Catch still maintains their original design but have since added rear doors for easier removal of animal, easy transferring animal and easy baiting the trap. You can lift the rear door, place the bait behind the trigger and close, no need to reach through the length of the trap to place bait. The release principal of rolling the trap remains the same. If you are transferring a trapped animal in the back seat of a car and have to stop suddenly, the cat trap could roll over accidentally releasing the animal and you would have a wild cat in the car with you. In order to prevent an accidental release you can use snap rings, such as at those found at the end of a dog leash, to fasten the trap door to the frame. Keep the snap rings fastened to the trap for future usage. You can also use them to clip the rear door of the trap to the matching carrier to prevent a wild feral from knocking the cat trap and carrier apart during the transfer process. |
| FEATURES / BENEFITS: |
| 5 year warranty against animal damage. Complies with State and Federal humane ordinances. Powder-coated brown finish for low visibility and long life. Very good for domestic animals. Lay-down, heavy-duty handle, large enough for winter mittens. Unique self-locking, positive-catch door lock. Animal cannot back out once trip is activated. High-tempered locking rings on door catch. Extra heavy-duty, variable trigger setting mechanism. Steel frame featuring machine-made framing. Easy to camouflage, set and chain and lock to a stationary object. Ideal for transporting animals. All weather features make this trap ideal for snow or water conditions. Turn trap upside down and door will automatically open for release. Durable for stacking, shipping, and storage. Praised by police departments, animal control center, humane societies, and fish and game authorities. Please check your cat traps often, once every hour is recommended. In hot weather, make sure the trap is in the shade. |
Guidelines for trapping feral and domestic cats
We have been selling to and working with TNR groups for over 14 years. If you need to trap a stray cat, a feral cat, a lost cat or wild cat, live catch traps are the fastest and most humane way. Through this time we have learned many things about trapping cats, feral and domesticated. There are many different techniques and procedures for the successful trapping of cats. Not all people agree on any one approach so I will give just brief guidelines which work most of the time on most cats. You will occasionally run into the difficult cat that seems impossible to trap. But with time and patience you can even be successful with this scenario. We recommend searching the internet as there is a wealth of information on feral cats, cat colonies, TNR techniques, etc. We can only touch on the tip of the problem and the solutions.
A few facts about wild, feral cats.
Cats that are born and raised in the wild are true feral cats. They have not had human contact as kittens. Many of these ferals are from domesticated or semi domesticated stray cats that were dumped by the side of a road and left to survive on their own. If the kittens are born near a home, in a wood stack or an out building, it’s easier to catch them if you start a feeding program after they come out exploring. Some say never to feed a stray as this encourages them to stay. But if your goal is to TNR these kittens when they are ready, it’s important to keep them from wandering so you will be able to trap in the future. Regular feeding also tames the cats somewhat and there’s a chance that these cats can become adoptable in the future.
Unfortunately, most of the stray cats that are discarded are not spayed or neutered. This adds to the increasing population of ferals in this country. The kittens of these cats are unvaccinated and are prone to disease. Besides spaying/neutering, these kittens need vaccines to prevent disease.
Cat populations – One pair of breeding cats and their offspring can exponentially produce over 400,000 cats in seven years. The population statistics are staggering. More and more rescue groups are starting in order to help curb this problem. Hopefully, more towns and cities are going to get serious about the cat problems in their communities and start addressing this problem, helping with the TNR programs.
What is a TNR program?
TNR stands for Trap, Neuter and Release. This method has been very successful and somewhat controversial, especially by bird lovers. The feral cats are trapped, spayed or neutered then released back into the wild. Or put in cat colonies where they are fed and vaccinated on a regular basis. This gives the cat the freedom to live a happy life without breeding, creating more feral cats. Studies have been done that show that even though cats are efficient hunters and do kill birds, the population of the birds can withstand these levels of predators. If not, the birds would have disappeared long ago. Other causes of bird deaths are much more threatening – poisoning of the habitat and food sources due to deforestation, urban sprawl, large shopping complexes. Lawn care and farming pesticides have much more impact on song birds than feral cats.
Choosing the right cat trap
The humane live catch gravity trap is hands down the favorite for trapping cats. The door comes down by gravity and cannot harm any animal standing in the doorway when the trap door comes down. We have heard too many sad stories about kittens following mom into the trap and having a spring load door come down on them. The gravity door is very gentle and will either boot the babe into the trap or allow the kitten to back out. By far, the best traps for feral or domestic cats are the Tru-Catch traps. The 30D cat trap and 30LTD cat trap are the two most popular traps for trapping cats. Many people also use the 36D cat and raccoon trap as it affords the room for the big toms who can be reluctant to go into a smaller trap. It also is big enough for recovery after spay/neutering of the cats. A trap divider is an excellent tool to divide the trap so you can clean the trap without the fear of the cat escaping. We recommend 24 to 48 hours recovery time for the males and 2 to 3 days recovery time for the females. They then can be released back into their former environment or at a monitored cat colony.
Covering the trap during the trapping phase is also recommended. Cats like enclosed areas and feel safer and are quieter if the trap is covered. You can use old blankets, towels, sheets, etc. We also sell trap covers that stay in place during bad weather, allowing sheltering from the elements. These covers stay in place through the procedure of transferring to vet or shelter. When feral cats are covered, they are less likely to become wild in the trap. Bottoms are also available to protect your vehicle from feces and urine during the transport. We recommend a snap ring or carabineer clip be attached to the trap, securing the trap door to the frame in case the trap rolls. The 30LTD, 30D and 36D come with a carabieer clip on the rear door. The catch and release Tru-Catch traps will come open when the trap is rolled upside down. There is a rear door for easy transfer to a carrier or a holding cage. These also are used for releasing the cats when they are ready for the wild again. Spring load traps are also used for trapping feral cats but sometimes the nose of the trap door coming down can traumatize the cat in the trap and other cats watching the trapping procedure. If using a spring load, use ones with a rear door for easier baiting and transferring of the cat to a carrier or holding cage.
Bait for cats
Almost anything meaty or fishy will draw in a cat. Some swear by chicken nuggets nuked awhile in the microwave to bring out the scent. Another good bait is sardines. Get a can, poke some holes in the top with a nail and hammer, dribble the juice up to and just inside the trap. Put the unopened can behind the trigger. The cats will lick at the oil on top trying to get to the meat and there’s a high probability of a catch. This is also good if the cat is scheduled for surgery the next day as there needs to be as little food in their stomach as possible. The sardines can be used over and over, until the smell is too overwhelming for the trapper.
The Tru-Catch traps are powder coated to protect the trap from rusting in the elements but the biggest advantage is that they close very quietly. Some cats continue eating, not even noticing that the trap door has come down. It doesn't’t traumatize the cat in the trap or other cats that may be watching the procedure. Many people successfully trap the same cats again and again for medical purposes such as vaccinations or wound treatment. Please see Proper Care of Your Tru-Catch Traps for more information about the powder coating.
For those hard to catch cats, tie the trap door up a few days with it baited. Get the cats used to going in and out to eat. Then untie the trap door, this method traps many hard to catch cats. Cat traps can also be camouflaged with sticks, branches, etc. Many untrusting ferals have been caught this way.
Before trapping the cats, we believe they should get used to eating in the same place at the same time of day. Some believe that the cats should be shut off from food so they are hungry and will enter the trap more often to get food. We feel you will risk losing the cats if they are prevented from eating. They will travel someplace else to find a food source. Plan your trapping carefully, it’s best to trap the night before they are scheduled for surgery. Also remember that the kittens need to be old enough to be on their own and not nursing anymore. If the kittens are still nursing from mom, if you can wait, the chances are better of catching the mom and the kittens. Kittens are old enough to be spay/neutered at 4 months of age.
Remember that trapping at dusk is the best time, especially in hot weather. Keep the cat traps in the shade and check them often. The floor of the trap, if on grass, does not need newspaper. In fact, the crinkling of newspaper can scare some cats and they won’t walk into the trap. A piece of old carpeting or carpet sample, part of a throw rug or a vinyl fabric strip works and is quiet when the cat walks on them.
Make sure you wear high quality, long puncture proof gloves and a coat when handling the cats. They will literally climb your arm and will scratch and bite. This is best left up to the experts at the vet clinic, the animal shelter or the experts of a TNR rescue group. Cat bites can be very serious. Thick towels are best for kittens, wear gloves at the same time.
If you have barn cats, which are used to reduce the mouse and rodent population, please make sure they are also spay/neutered and their vaccines are kept up to date. Many people move every year leaving their cats to survive on their own. This causes the deaths of many of those cats due to starvation, disease and dying in animal shelters as there are so many, they are euthanized. We have, at times, more of a people problem than a cat problem.
Don’t corner a feral cat. It is more afraid of you than you are of him and will try to run from you or may attack you. Feral cats can serve as a barrier to disease by killing rodents. But cats, like any animal, can become diseased by rabies, distemper and other diseases, are susceptible to fleas, can be injured in cat fights and infections can set in. There are also maimed cats that have been hit by cars and some that are born with birth defects that need special attention.
Feral cats can be very destructive to gardens, lawns, landscaping, outdoor furniture and vehicles. They will spray, urinate and defecate on expensive landscaping. The mating yowls and cat fights also disturb people’s sleep. Not everyone is a cat lover and will do what is takes to make sure the cats don’t do any further damage, most times they end up in shelters and are euthanized.
I salute all the volunteers that are working hard to reduce the cat population by TNR. And those who are educating the public and local governments on how to effectively control the cat population using cat traps.
This information is only a guideline and is not all inclusive on cats or trapping cats. We encourage you to research more about feral cat traps and TNR rescue programs and we wish you a happy trapping experience.
A few facts about wild, feral cats.
Cats that are born and raised in the wild are true feral cats. They have not had human contact as kittens. Many of these ferals are from domesticated or semi domesticated stray cats that were dumped by the side of a road and left to survive on their own. If the kittens are born near a home, in a wood stack or an out building, it’s easier to catch them if you start a feeding program after they come out exploring. Some say never to feed a stray as this encourages them to stay. But if your goal is to TNR these kittens when they are ready, it’s important to keep them from wandering so you will be able to trap in the future. Regular feeding also tames the cats somewhat and there’s a chance that these cats can become adoptable in the future.
Unfortunately, most of the stray cats that are discarded are not spayed or neutered. This adds to the increasing population of ferals in this country. The kittens of these cats are unvaccinated and are prone to disease. Besides spaying/neutering, these kittens need vaccines to prevent disease.
Cat populations – One pair of breeding cats and their offspring can exponentially produce over 400,000 cats in seven years. The population statistics are staggering. More and more rescue groups are starting in order to help curb this problem. Hopefully, more towns and cities are going to get serious about the cat problems in their communities and start addressing this problem, helping with the TNR programs.
What is a TNR program?
TNR stands for Trap, Neuter and Release. This method has been very successful and somewhat controversial, especially by bird lovers. The feral cats are trapped, spayed or neutered then released back into the wild. Or put in cat colonies where they are fed and vaccinated on a regular basis. This gives the cat the freedom to live a happy life without breeding, creating more feral cats. Studies have been done that show that even though cats are efficient hunters and do kill birds, the population of the birds can withstand these levels of predators. If not, the birds would have disappeared long ago. Other causes of bird deaths are much more threatening – poisoning of the habitat and food sources due to deforestation, urban sprawl, large shopping complexes. Lawn care and farming pesticides have much more impact on song birds than feral cats.
Choosing the right cat trap
The humane live catch gravity trap is hands down the favorite for trapping cats. The door comes down by gravity and cannot harm any animal standing in the doorway when the trap door comes down. We have heard too many sad stories about kittens following mom into the trap and having a spring load door come down on them. The gravity door is very gentle and will either boot the babe into the trap or allow the kitten to back out. By far, the best traps for feral or domestic cats are the Tru-Catch traps. The 30D cat trap and 30LTD cat trap are the two most popular traps for trapping cats. Many people also use the 36D cat and raccoon trap as it affords the room for the big toms who can be reluctant to go into a smaller trap. It also is big enough for recovery after spay/neutering of the cats. A trap divider is an excellent tool to divide the trap so you can clean the trap without the fear of the cat escaping. We recommend 24 to 48 hours recovery time for the males and 2 to 3 days recovery time for the females. They then can be released back into their former environment or at a monitored cat colony.
Covering the trap during the trapping phase is also recommended. Cats like enclosed areas and feel safer and are quieter if the trap is covered. You can use old blankets, towels, sheets, etc. We also sell trap covers that stay in place during bad weather, allowing sheltering from the elements. These covers stay in place through the procedure of transferring to vet or shelter. When feral cats are covered, they are less likely to become wild in the trap. Bottoms are also available to protect your vehicle from feces and urine during the transport. We recommend a snap ring or carabineer clip be attached to the trap, securing the trap door to the frame in case the trap rolls. The 30LTD, 30D and 36D come with a carabieer clip on the rear door. The catch and release Tru-Catch traps will come open when the trap is rolled upside down. There is a rear door for easy transfer to a carrier or a holding cage. These also are used for releasing the cats when they are ready for the wild again. Spring load traps are also used for trapping feral cats but sometimes the nose of the trap door coming down can traumatize the cat in the trap and other cats watching the trapping procedure. If using a spring load, use ones with a rear door for easier baiting and transferring of the cat to a carrier or holding cage.
Bait for cats
Almost anything meaty or fishy will draw in a cat. Some swear by chicken nuggets nuked awhile in the microwave to bring out the scent. Another good bait is sardines. Get a can, poke some holes in the top with a nail and hammer, dribble the juice up to and just inside the trap. Put the unopened can behind the trigger. The cats will lick at the oil on top trying to get to the meat and there’s a high probability of a catch. This is also good if the cat is scheduled for surgery the next day as there needs to be as little food in their stomach as possible. The sardines can be used over and over, until the smell is too overwhelming for the trapper.
The Tru-Catch traps are powder coated to protect the trap from rusting in the elements but the biggest advantage is that they close very quietly. Some cats continue eating, not even noticing that the trap door has come down. It doesn't’t traumatize the cat in the trap or other cats that may be watching the procedure. Many people successfully trap the same cats again and again for medical purposes such as vaccinations or wound treatment. Please see Proper Care of Your Tru-Catch Traps for more information about the powder coating.
For those hard to catch cats, tie the trap door up a few days with it baited. Get the cats used to going in and out to eat. Then untie the trap door, this method traps many hard to catch cats. Cat traps can also be camouflaged with sticks, branches, etc. Many untrusting ferals have been caught this way.
Before trapping the cats, we believe they should get used to eating in the same place at the same time of day. Some believe that the cats should be shut off from food so they are hungry and will enter the trap more often to get food. We feel you will risk losing the cats if they are prevented from eating. They will travel someplace else to find a food source. Plan your trapping carefully, it’s best to trap the night before they are scheduled for surgery. Also remember that the kittens need to be old enough to be on their own and not nursing anymore. If the kittens are still nursing from mom, if you can wait, the chances are better of catching the mom and the kittens. Kittens are old enough to be spay/neutered at 4 months of age.
Remember that trapping at dusk is the best time, especially in hot weather. Keep the cat traps in the shade and check them often. The floor of the trap, if on grass, does not need newspaper. In fact, the crinkling of newspaper can scare some cats and they won’t walk into the trap. A piece of old carpeting or carpet sample, part of a throw rug or a vinyl fabric strip works and is quiet when the cat walks on them.
Make sure you wear high quality, long puncture proof gloves and a coat when handling the cats. They will literally climb your arm and will scratch and bite. This is best left up to the experts at the vet clinic, the animal shelter or the experts of a TNR rescue group. Cat bites can be very serious. Thick towels are best for kittens, wear gloves at the same time.
If you have barn cats, which are used to reduce the mouse and rodent population, please make sure they are also spay/neutered and their vaccines are kept up to date. Many people move every year leaving their cats to survive on their own. This causes the deaths of many of those cats due to starvation, disease and dying in animal shelters as there are so many, they are euthanized. We have, at times, more of a people problem than a cat problem.
Don’t corner a feral cat. It is more afraid of you than you are of him and will try to run from you or may attack you. Feral cats can serve as a barrier to disease by killing rodents. But cats, like any animal, can become diseased by rabies, distemper and other diseases, are susceptible to fleas, can be injured in cat fights and infections can set in. There are also maimed cats that have been hit by cars and some that are born with birth defects that need special attention.
Feral cats can be very destructive to gardens, lawns, landscaping, outdoor furniture and vehicles. They will spray, urinate and defecate on expensive landscaping. The mating yowls and cat fights also disturb people’s sleep. Not everyone is a cat lover and will do what is takes to make sure the cats don’t do any further damage, most times they end up in shelters and are euthanized.
I salute all the volunteers that are working hard to reduce the cat population by TNR. And those who are educating the public and local governments on how to effectively control the cat population using cat traps.
This information is only a guideline and is not all inclusive on cats or trapping cats. We encourage you to research more about feral cat traps and TNR rescue programs and we wish you a happy trapping experience.
