The way I got Smokey when we took him was to take a leash and make a loop at the end so that I could slip it over his head and then just took him with me. If this little guy trusts you now, I would continue to talk sweetly to him and then try and slip the leash over his head and see what he does. Did you say you had someone to take him once you get him?? I keep hoping when I see your name on this thread that you've gotten him. Good luck.