Noah'sMommy,

Be patient. A couple of questions...Did she eat any of the food in the trap? If not, try smelly sardines. Dribble a little leading to the trap, one tiny piece at the entrance, and a big huge glop of it inside. Make sure that it's in the back where she can't sit on the trip and cause it not to close. It works like a charm!

Also, did you cover the trap with either a tarp, old blanket or sheet? If not, that's another suggestion.

Most important, BE PATIENT. Trapping a feral cat is very time consuming and obviously, doesn't always work on the first try. I've set traps and waited for hours!! Patience is the key. Once she IS trapped, and I have every confidence it will happen, keep the trap covered to keep her calm. When first trapped, she will thrash about and possible scrape her nose. This is very common. Another suggestion is not to leave the trap unattended, and try setting the trap at dusk, as alot of cats are noctournal and look for food at sunset or early evening.

Good luck. You're doing a great thing by trapping her and getting her the help she needs and the love she deserves!!

WORD OF WARNING: Do not try to put the cat into a carrier. Leave her in the trap and take her to the vet. They will know how to handle her (with gloves!!)