Just put any kind of good, strong smelling food in it - tuna, canned cat food with fish, etc. and put it in an area you have seen the cat before, but not out in the open. You will more than likely trap it at night since that's when cats (especially roaming and/or feral cats) are active. You will need to check it frequently because it will trap any animal that is attracted to meat and is small enough to get in the trap. You will also need to change the food often enough to keep it from spoiling or becoming a snack to too many insects. If you happen to trap a wild animal, don't attempt to release it yourself - call animal control. Trapping is usually quite simple and effective. Good luck to you, I hope your efforts are successful and the little guy is not found to be rabid.

[ July 01, 2001: Message edited by: 4 feline house ]