Missoula Dog Killed in Trap
Reported:
12/01/2019
Location:
Missoula, MT - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Kill-type
Incident Date:
12/01/2019
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Betsy
Legal Action:
Yes
Summary:
MISSOULA – Individuals have been cited after a dog was caught in an illegal trap in Missoula and died. The pup was caught in a trap on Hiberta Street, near the Clark Fork River on Sunday night, and did not survive. The two men set multiple traps within city limits, which is illegal, and were cited by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and Missoula Animal Control.
Result:
The judge sentenced the defendant to six months in jail, pay a $500 fine, and pay $400 restitution to the dog's owners. (Source: https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/man-sentenced-for-setting-a-trap-that-killed-a-dog)