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[[File:CellFresh.png|thumb|A brave [[Mr. Fresh]] eating in the trap.]] | [[File:CellFresh.png|thumb|A brave [[Mr. Fresh]] eating in the trap.]] | ||
The '''Mechanical Trap Room''' (also referred to as "prison cell" or "the cell") Is an upgrade which can be installed and uninstalled from a [[feeder]]. Its purpose is to capture and contain cats for veterinary purposes. It is speculated that it was initially intended to capture [[Little Scraggly Guy|Little Scraggly Guy (LSG)]], as it appeared shortly after his first sighting. As of February 17th, LSG has not yet appeared and/or had the gate closed on him. | |||
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On the afternoon of February 20th, 2024 local feeder time, the cell was once again installed by a human, presumably to catch Mr. Fresh; either for his adoption or for veterinary care as his eye was injured or infected at the time. | On the afternoon of February 20th, 2024 local feeder time, the cell was once again installed by a human, presumably to catch Mr. Fresh; either for his adoption or for veterinary care as his eye was injured or infected at the time. | ||
[[File:February 20th prison installment.png|alt=A human installing a panel of the trapping device. |thumb|The cell being installed on February 20th, 2024]] | [[File:February 20th prison installment.png|alt=A human installing a panel of the trapping device. |thumb|The cell being installed on February 20th, 2024]] | ||
Later that day, after [[Mr. Fresh]] has been caught to treat his eye infection, it was once again dismantled and cleaned, | Later that day, after [[Mr. Fresh]] has been caught to treat his eye infection, it was once again dismantled and cleaned. Tuna was supplied and the feeder was resupplied during this process, suggesting that installation and removal are regular tasks for Hello Street Cat employees. | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
The jail-like bars of the room's gate closes mechanically (assumed to be by control of the owner) typically creating a loud sound, catching and startling whichever cat is currently feeding. | The jail-like bars of the room's gate closes mechanically (assumed to be by control of the owner) typically creating a loud sound, catching and startling whichever cat is currently feeding. | ||
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On the morning of 18th February at 6:25 AM, a man came and tore down the Mechanical Trap Room. The reason as of now is unclear. In replacement, a canvas was unfolded. | On the morning of 18th February at 6:25 AM, a man came and tore down the Mechanical Trap Room. The reason as of now is unclear. In replacement, a canvas was unfolded. | ||
During the exchange it left a bowl full of tuna, a cat bed and a knife that is hidden underneath it. | During the exchange it left a bowl full of tuna, a cat bed and a knife that is hidden underneath it. | ||
[[File:Mechanical_Trap_Room_being_removed.PNG|thumb|Screenshot of the removal|none]] | [[File:Mechanical_Trap_Room_being_removed.PNG|thumb|Screenshot of the removal|none]] | ||