We got a live trap at our local tractor/farm supply store. We put a small bit of canned food at the end of it and then sprinkle of a few cat treats near the opening of the trap. So far, it's worked for three cats. We trapped our last one today--a male. I was really holding my breath, as it was raining and I needed to leave at 6:45 to make it to the dropoff location on time. Well, he showed up at 6:40. My husband coaxed him into the trap and away we went. We cover the traps with a blanket or sheet once they're trapped, and that calms them down at least to the point of not thrashing around.

I considered not fixing my male ferals, but for a couple different reasons, I think it's a good idea. For one, that means there's one less male cat that can impregnate any stray unspayed female they encounter. For another, it generally makes them less aggressive, which helps lessen the chance they'll get in a fight with another cat--a cat that may be infected with a variety of things.

I'd add that one of the other women there has multiple litters of kittens that were born to stray moms this summer before she'd had a chance to get them. Bless her heart for getting all of them spayed and neutered. It's costing her a pretty penny.

Good luck, Jess. You're doing a good thing.