No way, Jose!

[jenluckenbach]

Don't just leave the carrier out in sight, go one step further.....FEED him in the carrier. Start by placing the food near the door....then just inside the door....then farther and farther inside until the cat will willingly go inside to eat. (no need to try to close the door right away.)

Also you can make a "top" loader out of a regular plastic carrier by setting it door side up. The lower the cat it butt first.

[cat lover]

I just put the carrier on the bed go pick up my cat keeping my hand over his eyes and put him in the carrier. Viola by the time he can see he is in the carrier.

[orangemm]

Success!!! I took everyone's advice, bought some Feliway and a new roomier carrier with a top door.

Yesterday I tried to lure Tippy inside, but he still was suspicious, so I just grabbed the scruff of his neck and popped him in. It was surprising how easy it was! He wasn't real happy, but we got it done.

Many thanks to all who replied.

Renate