August 14, 2015 Cody, WY A juvenile bald eagle is recovering after being snagged by an illegal trap in Idaho. The animal was taken to a raptor recovery center where it is expected to survive. Other
August 11, 2015 Fairfax County, VA A pet cat was trapped in a leghold trap put out to catch coyotes. Cat
June 29, 2015 Gillette, WY A family dog was out geocaching with his family when he was caught in a leg-hold trap. It took 2 adults to release the dog from the trap. The dog sustained minor injuries and had trouble walking for a few days. Dog
June 19, 2015 Rutland, VT The guardian of a dog killed by a trap has sued the trapper for emotional distress. The court is to set damages after the trapper who failed to respond. The dog named Doc stepped into a conibear trap while he was being walked by the guardian’s grandmother at a park in 2013. Doc died while attempts were made to free him. Dog
June 15, 2015 Boston, MA A cat was injured when he was caught in an illegal leg-hold trap. The cat was seen dragging the trap down the street before being rescued. Cat
May 26, 2015 Moss Bluff, LA The family of a cat who lost her leg to amputation suspects someone is setting illegal traps in their neighborhood. The cat named Gracie came home with a severely injured leg. Another cat in the same neighborhood came home with a trap still attached to his leg. Cat
May 3, 2015 Whitsett, NC A 12-year old boy was caught and injured by a conibear trap. The trap was set illegally. It took 6 emergency workers to release the trap. Several more traps were found in the area. Officials are conducting an investigation. Human
April 18, 2015 Junction City, OR A dog playing near a pond was killed by a conibear trap set out for beavers. Beaver trapping season had already ended and there were no signs posted. Dog
April 15, 2015 Charlotte, NC A family walking through a park discovered a beaver and a turtle killed in traps set by the city. The traps were set for the beaver due to city officials designating it as a nuisance, but the turtle, the largest and most beloved by park goers, was an unintended catch. The trap slammed the turtles body so hard that the shell was cracked and the head almost decapitated. Residents are upset. Other
March 24, 2015 Helena, MT A cat was found with injuries most likely sustained from a trap. The injured limb was removed. Cat