We have two more kittens.

A few days ago, our eight year old neighbor told us that there were two kittens in the storm drain. We started putting food out for them. It was decided that the best thing to do was try and catch them, so they could be put up for adoption. They look like they’re about four months old.

Tonight, Andy made a trap out of a rubbermaid container propped up by a piece of wood that was tied to a rope. Very low tech. So low tech, I had my doubts that it would really work. He put some cat food underneath and we sat ten feet away and waited. It didn’t take long for them to come out and start eating. The grey and white one went in right away, but the fluffy white one knew something was up and it took her a few minutes for the lure of food to work.

As soon as they were both clear of the sides, Andy pulled the rope and the box came down perfectly. I know I’m probably not describing just how effective and cool that it was, but I’ll just say, that I was really impressed. I also now feel secure in the knowledge that if we are ever in some sort of apocalyptic situation and the only food around was radioactive squirrel, we could catch them with this set up.

There was a large piece of particle board on the bottom, so he just picked the whole thing up and we carried it to the spare bedroom and let them loose (The spare bedroom that we just paid to have the carpet professionally cleaned). I don’t think they touched the floor for at least two minutes. There’s nothing in the room, except a bookcase, tall lamp and a closet, so they just ran fast and furious laps. We put a litter box, some blankets and sheets around the room and sat with them later after they calmed down. The white one is particularly skittish, but I think after they calm down they’re going to do fine.