Community Cats
Stray Cat Keeps Coming to Your House: Feed, Shelter, or Trap?
A visiting cat may be lost, owned, or part of the local community cat population. Learn how to...
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Guides for trapping operators
Practical answers on raccoons, TNR colonies, route planning, and running a smart-trap fleet.
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Skunk Under the Shed: One-Way Door or Live Trap?
A one-way door is usually the simplest humane solution for a skunk under a shed, but some situations...
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Raccoon in the Garage: How to Get It Out and Keep It Out
A raccoon in the garage will often leave if you remove the food, open a clear exit at...
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Raccoon in the Crawl Space: Signs, Entry Points, and Next Steps
Heavy nighttime thumping, damaged vents, and hanging insulation can point to a raccoon under the house. Learn how...
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Raccoon Coming Through the Cat Door: What to Do Tonight
A raccoon may enter through a cat door when it smells pet food and finds an easy flap...
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Do Raccoons Hibernate? Winter Habits of Raccoons, Skunks, and Opossums
Raccoons do not hibernate, but they may stay inside a den for days during bitter cold. Learn how...
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Caught a Skunk in a Live Trap? Let It Go Without Getting Sprayed
Caught a skunk while trapping for a raccoon or cat? Learn how to cover the trap, recognize spray...
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How Often Should You Check a Live Trap?
A live trap should be checked at least daily and more often when weather or exposure could affect...
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Flying Squirrels in the Attic: The Night Noise People Misidentify
Light, quick attic noises after dark may come from flying squirrels, not mice or gray squirrels. Learn which...
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Caught the Neighbor's Cat in a Live Trap? Here's What to Do
Release the cat where you caught it as soon as you can, then give the neighbor a friendly...
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Will a Raccoon Leave Your Attic on Its Own?
A raccoon may leave an attic temporarily, but that does not mean the problem is over. Learn when...
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Squirrels Chewing Holiday Lights: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
Squirrels may chew holiday lights when strands cross their usual routes along branches, gutters, and railings. Learn how...
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Skunk Smell at Night but No Skunk in Sight? What It Means
A strong skunk smell at night often comes from a nearby spray, even when the animal is never...
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