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Finally, bait the trap with about ½ cup of your pet's favorite food. Trail food to the trap on cardboard. This lessens the mess and controls the scent if you later move your trap.

For more information on working with traps, check out www.catsinthebag.org. If you're not comfortable trapping by yourself and you'd like hands-on assistance from a certified pet detective, visit Missing Pet Partnership at www.missingpetpartnership.org.