Trapping Incident #454
Reported:
06/11/2014
Location:
Southport, NC - USA
Species:
Cat
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
06/07/2014
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Lucky
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
A leg-hold trap that ensnared a cat resulting in an amputation of one of its legs was set by a wildlife damage control agent intending to catch a fox. The cat, now named Lucky, was found with its left paw caught in the jaws of the trap. Based on its injuries, a veterinarian concluded that the cat had been dragging the trap for several days.
Result: