How do I get this Chipmunk Out of My House?

[NJCher]

I have had to shut off my cat's door several times because he brought in a chipmunk. We live on a private road which dead ends, and it's safe to let a cat outside.

In the past, taking his door away has worked well. In fact, it has worked because it's been years since he brought in a chippie. The birds are wise to him. He never catches birds. I think it's because of the unique geography of the place.

Well, the magic wore off and he brought in a chippie yesterday. Poor little thing is behind the radiator in the LR, right across from the front exit. I have had the door open all day, hoping he would make a break for it, but thus far, no.

Any suggestions on how I can get him out of my house?

[ZDU]

1. My thoughts..

It is really not safe to allow the cat to torture and kill other animals... sad

[NJCher]

3. what would you do

My situation:

I tried to make him a house cat and he urinated on my furniture for two weeks.

I couldn't take him back to the pet shelter. By then there was an emotional bond.

This cat plays hardball.

[ZDU]

9. Break-away collar... with a bell

If it's an outdoor cat, please consider a break-away collar with a bell or two jungle bells. It alerts his victims in advance.

[SheltieLover]

2. Use a small humane mouse trap & load it with peanut butter.

Keep the cat out of the room, of course

[NJCher]

4. I have one of those

Good idea, I'll try it. I'm just a little concerned it might be too small for him, but really, a chippie is about the size of a mouse.

Thanks!

[SheltieLover]

5. If it's too small, get a bigger one.

👍

[gab13by13]

6. Put a glove on and pick him up,

[UpInArms]

7. Catch it in a butterfly net

and release it outside

[bucolic_frolic]

8. Chase him with a flat broom

If he's kept in motion he will hopefully find the open door.

[ShepKat]

10. teensy piece of cannabis cookie

Once he calms down- he won't fight. Had to do this to a skunk in a havaheart trap.
Problem was, once released, he kept coming back !

[magicarpet]

11. Go back to that house,...

.... she has nice buzz cookies.

[OAITW r.2.0]

12. This happened to me about 20 years ago.

I managed to trap this creature in the bathroom. First, get some gloves on. Not mittens, leather or canvas type are recommended. I spent about 10 minutes trying to grab it, It even jumped into the toilet then sprung out. I finally grabbed it. He bit into the gloves, but no puncture wound. Walked it outside and launched it into the woods. Problem solved.