Quote Originally Posted by snakemama View Post
Since I don't think Romeo is going to let me close enough to pick him up again, I'm back to my original plan of getting a trap tomorrow. I may just go buy one since there have been enough times in the past when I have desperately wanted one...
My sister-in-law owns one, one year it is what she asked for for Christmas from her then fiance (now husband).

Romeo may let you try again, and get close again, maybe have a carrier near you for a quick transfer if it happens! He so looks like he needs a b-a-t-h - and a vet trip is paramount, as a cat that isn't keeping itself scrupulously clean is not a good sign, health-wise. We'll be thinking of you, and hoping you get the task accomplished soon! Hey, and maybe if you then see Mr. "Everyone's Cat" you can hand him the vet bill and say "everyone" ought to help cover it! (Okay, keep a copy for yourself to pay if need be, but it's worth a shot!)