I can certainly relate, but don't have a clue as to how to catch one. We are feeding a stray. Left town for two months and when we got home thought Racoons were the only ones eating the cat food we left out every night. She/he lives in the woods and is really feral. Last night I could see out the window that it was the cat eating, but the slightest noise and he/she disappears. Keep us all posted as to what transpires. The trap the others mention sounds the way to go. Wouldn't try to just catch the cat with your hands.