Dog Named Fern Loses Leg to Trap
Reported:
02/26/2026
Location:
Nashville, TN - USA
Species:
Dog
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Fern
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
NASHVILLE, TN – Metro Animal Control brought a shaky, skinny brown-and-white dog with a nasty leg wound to Nashville Humane in early February. They weren’t sure exactly what happened, but veterinarians and staffers figured the dog got her leg caught in some sort of animal trap and got stuck for a long time, possibly days. The veterinarians decided the best way for the dog to live pain free was to amputate her leg. Those who might be interested in adopting Fern or any other pet at Nashville Humane can go to the nonprofit’s website, nashvillehumane.org, to register to adopt.
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