Trapping Incident #71
Reported:
05/10/2008
Location:
Topeka, KS - USA
Species:
Cat
Trap Type:
Kill-type
Incident Date:
08/01/2007
Victim's Disposition:
dead
Victim's Name:
Peanut
Legal Action:
Yes
Summary:
Peanut was caught in a trap meant for skunks. Although the backyard was surrounded by a 6-foot fence, Peanut managed to get in and was caught by the unbaited trap. The nuisance wildlife control operator (NWCO) hired to remove the skunks was convicted of animal cruelty and order to pay a fine of $393. The NWCO initially apologized for the accidental killing to Peanut’s caregivers, and returned Peanut’s remains to them. The NWCO later wrote, “I was mailed a ticket from the city of Topeka. The city’s position is that since I intended to kill the skunk, the death of Peanut was intentional as well.”
Result:
wildlife control officer fined $393 for animal cruelty