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Transfers from trapsDuring the trapping, you maywant to transfer a cat from one trapinto another or into a transfer cage orferal cat den. If two cats are caughtin the same trap, you should separatethem immediately with a trap dividerthen transfer the cat closest to the reardoor. Or you may have a broken trapwhich a trapped cat can be transferredinto, freeing up a good one.The first step is to line up the reardoor of the trap holding the cat withthe rear door of the trap you’retransferring into (or the front door ifyou’re transferring into a transfer cage or feral cat den). The two doors should be pushedright up against each other. To be extra safe, attach the first trap to the second trap, cageor den with bungee cords so one can’t shift and create an opening the cat can escapethrough. Another way to help prevent a sudden gap from forming is to back the receivingcontainer up against an immovable object like a wall. Using two people is also a goodidea, one to hold down the trap with the cat, the other to hold down what the cat’s goinginto.Completely cover the receiving trap, cage or den with a sheet and remove the sheetcovering the cat’s trap. Then lift up the two doors, being careful not to create a gap ifthere is a difference in height between the trap holding the cat and the receivingcontainer. Feral cats tend to move naturally from bright, exposed spaces into dark,covered ones and most will move without further prompting. If he doesn’t, insert a trapdivider from above and give a gentle push in the right direction. Be patient and don’t doanything that could cause the trap or receiving container to shift. After the cat has movedinto his new lodging, lower its door and check that it’s secure before pulling the first trapaway. Special cases1. Friendly feralsNever try to pick up a feral cat and place her inside a trap or carrier no matter howfriendly she normally acts towards you. She may routinely rub up against your leg or letyou pet her or even pick her up. Ferals get to know and trust their caretaker and somewill show these signs of affection. This does not mean you can handle one like a tame,fully socialized cat. Most ferals will be become terrified at being grabbed and forcedtowards an enclosed space. Faster than you can react, a feral in your hands can twist79