Trapping Incident #38
Reported:
02/28/2008
Location:
Sperryville, VA - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
02/12/2008
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Bulger
Legal Action:
Yes
Summary:
A man found his dog, Bulger, dead in a leghold trap, killed by a shotgun. His neighbor, who had set the traps for coyotes, found Bulger and another dog (see 02/07/08 incident below) and, thinking they were strays, shot them. The neighbor was charged with two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
Result:
charged with two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty