December 3, 2015 Santa Fe, NM One of two dogs on a hike on public land with their guardians was caught in a leg-hold trap. The dog named Noodle sustained injuries to her paw and ear. Dog
December 3, 2015 Poughkeepsie, NY A 4-year old Siberian Husky named Neve was caught in a foot-hold trap on a popular hiking trail being walked. After 15-20, Neve’s guardians were able to release Neve’s paw. She sustained minor injuries. Dog
November 18, 2015 Brownfield, ME Star, a rescue dog being walked on a public trail was caught in a trap and sustained injuries. Dog
October 21, 2015 Cody, Powell, WY A grizzly bear cub was found screaming in pain having been caught in a conibear trap. Before the authorities could arrive to help the cub, the cub had disappeared along with the trap. The cub is thought to be severely injured. Other
October 20, 2015 San Diego, CA Two cats were caught and killed in illegal traps where several were found in a neighborhood. Cat
August 14, 2015 Cody, WY A juvenile bald eagle is recovering after being snagged by an illegal trap in Idaho. The animal was taken to a raptor recovery center where it is expected to survive. Other
August 11, 2015 Fairfax County, VA A pet cat was trapped in a leghold trap put out to catch coyotes. Cat
June 29, 2015 Gillette, WY A family dog was out geocaching with his family when he was caught in a leg-hold trap. It took 2 adults to release the dog from the trap. The dog sustained minor injuries and had trouble walking for a few days. Dog
June 19, 2015 Rutland, VT The guardian of a dog killed by a trap has sued the trapper for emotional distress. The court is to set damages after the trapper who failed to respond. The dog named Doc stepped into a conibear trap while he was being walked by the guardian’s grandmother at a park in 2013. Doc died while attempts were made to free him. Dog
June 15, 2015 Boston, MA A cat was injured when he was caught in an illegal leg-hold trap. The cat was seen dragging the trap down the street before being rescued. Cat