WAY TO GO KIMMY!!!!! I am so proud of you! Give the kitten time to adjust to his/her surroundings. Put a radio in there and play classical music. Keep a nightlight on. When you have free time, go in and sit down on the floor and either read out loud so he/she gets used to your voice. Bring treats and lay on the floor so you're at eye level with the kitty. Try to spend as much time with him/her as you can. That will let her know that you're not going to hurt her. Eventually he/she will probably come out on her own, knowing that you are the one feeding him/her.

You might want to put a cat carrier out there with sardines leading up to it. It sounds like you might not need a trap.

Once he/she has come out, try and get her to the vet to be tested and vaccinated. There are usually low cost vaccination clinics at PetSmart, Petco, etc., every two weeks. If you can, just to be on the safe side, get some Revolution. Put one dose on the skin in between the shoulder blades. This way if there ARE any fleas or flea eggs or earmites, it'll take care of it.

Give me a call tonight at home if you can. I'll be there. If it's busy, check online, chances are I'll be here posting.

You are to be commended girlfriend. Your persistence and patience have paid off!

Have you tried to pick Patches up? If so, what a better way to put her in a carrier and bring her inside. I have a feeling you're not going to need a trap. Just alot of sardines.