I don't think the pillow case would work. He must be claustrophobic because the minute he was in the cat carrier he started flipping out like a wild cat and jumped out. I had the carrier standing on end so I could drop him in. He would never go into a pillow case I don't think.

He did let me pet and brush him earlier this evening and while I was sitting on the floor with him he let me pick him up a couple times but he doesn't like to be picked up if I am standing up. He will run.

He is actually a very mellow and laid back cat normally but is also aloof. He is very smart about not getting caught. The bathroom idea may work.

Thanks for all of your ideas though. Keep them coming.