Dog Trapped; Owner Almost Steps Into One Too
Reported:
12/11/2014
Location:
Gillette, WY - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
12/11/2014
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Unknown
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
GILLETTE, WY – The owners were Geocaching at the Burnt Hollow Hiking and Biking Trail. When they were approaching the parking lot of the cache, their dog started to yelp. Less than 30 feet from the cache, one of his front legs was stuck in a trap, which was placed under a tree. Right next to where the owner stepped, there was another set trap. It took two adults to open the trap and free the dog. His physical injuries were minor, including scraped skin and a little swelling. Walking was painful for a few days. The traps had no type of identification.
Result: