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Trapping Incident #32

Reported:
04/28/2008
Location:
Saanich, BC - USA
Species:
Cat
Trap Type:
Kill-type
Incident Date:
04/23/2008
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Castor
Legal Action:
Yes

Summary:

When Castor disappeared Wednesday evening, his caregiver and others tracked the meowing cat to the backyard of a nearby home. They found Castor seriously injured in a Conibear trap, caught by the belly. were no fractures but there were extensive internal injuries to the organs. After nearly a week in intensive care at the veterinary clinic, Castor was put to sleep on 04/27/08. His caregivers intend to sue the trap owner for Castor’s medical expenses of almost $3,300. The cat died a few days after being taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment. The man was later charged with animal cruelty. An animal protection officer said, “Our constable reported to a cat in a conibear trap last year in the same block. The cat survived.”

Result:

Sued for medical expenses