[header] How to catch a cat [title] Try a direct approach. [step] You might be able to catch your cat simply by beckoning it or calling to it. If it comes near, try picking it up.
[header] How to catch a cat [title] Try a direct approach. [step] You might be able to catch your cat simply by beckoning it or calling to it. If it comes near, try picking it up.
Otherwise, follow the trail slowly so that you don't spook it. [substeps] Avoid picking up a stray cat just for the sake of making it come to you. However, never try to touch an animal that seems fearful or upset, since a scared cat can quickly become violent. If yours reacts negatively when you try to pick it up, leave it alone and try later. If it comes closer to you, cover yourself with a towel or another layer of a blanket to block it from running after you. [substeps] Don't pick up your cat with a threat of bodily harm done to it. Cats take on a lot of heat during playful play when played with, so they're more likely to be startled and try to get away. [substeps] You can entice a cat to come over and play with you by bringing it into your lap.