Trapping Incident #217
Reported:
06/20/2000
Location:
Hopland, CA - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Sister
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
The leghold trap was located on a 25-acre ranch near Sister’s caregiver’s home. Sister was in the trap for an estimated 26 hours. Veterinary treatment including stitches, cast, and antibiotics came to $700. Her caregiver writes, “My dog was traumatized as was I. She never walked again without a limp.” The trap owner was found but not charged.
Result: