The Wichita Animal Shelter has live animal traps available for rent to capture abandoned cats. It is a $40 cash only deposit. Once the trap is returned in the same condition that it was given, the deposit will be returned.
The following are rules for renting a trap from the shelter:
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If the trap isn't returned within 60 days, the deposit is forfeited.
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The trap must be returned to the Wichita Animal Shelter to receive the deposit back.
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The trap will not be set between the hours of 10pm and 7am.
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The trap will not be set in adverse weather conditions.
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Animal Services will be contacted as soon as the animal is observed in the trap.
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If Animal Services is unable to pick the animal up, the person renting the trap will be responsible to bring the animal to the Wichita Animal Shelter.
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The trap is only to be used for cats. Animal Services will not respond to wildlife ( i.e. skunks, opossums, raccoons) in the trap.
The shelter has a limited amount of traps. Contact the shelter at 838-9623 for availability.
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