If someone is bitten, see a doctor immediately. When trapping a large colony of feral cats, Cat Care Society recommends ear notching. This is a humane way of identifying cats that are already neutered and prevents the additional trauma of retrapping, anesthesia, and confinement and eliminates repetitive work for the rescuer and veterinarian. Give the cat a day after surgery to recuperate before releasing him. Open the trap or carrier, stand way back, and allow him to come out on his own.
Some cats take several minutes to reorient themselves before leaving the trap.
Taming Your Feral Cat or Kitten Working with a feral cat requires a great deal of love, patience and commitment. Kittens trapped between the ages of four to six weeks are quite easy to tame. Older kittens you tame may never trust anyone but you. Confining the kitten to a small room such as a bathroom or bedroom where he cannot hide is essential. Check for any escape route such as places where plumbing enters the wall and heating ducts.