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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.

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.

The family of a cat who lost her leg to amputation suspects someone is setting illegal traps in their neighborhood. The cat named Gracie came home with a severely injured leg. Another cat in the same neighborhood came home with a trap still attached to his leg.

A 12-year old boy was caught and injured by a conibear trap. The trap was set illegally. It took 6 emergency workers to release the trap. Several more traps were found in the area. Officials are conducting an investigation.

A dog playing near a pond was killed by a conibear trap set out for beavers. Beaver trapping season had already ended and there were no signs posted.

A family walking through a park discovered a beaver and a turtle killed in traps set by the city. The traps were set for the beaver due to city officials designating it as a nuisance, but the turtle, the largest and most beloved by park goers, was an unintended catch. The trap slammed the turtles body so hard that the shell was cracked and the head almost decapitated. Residents are upset.

A cat was found with injuries most likely sustained from a trap. The injured limb was removed.

A dog was caught in a leghold trap while walking with guardian. The woman had to carry her dog, Obie, to meet her daughter and her fiance so they could remove the trap.

A man was ticketed after catching a lynx in an illegal trap. CO Parks and Wildlife received an anonymous tip and were able to release the lynx before the trapper was notified. The lynx was thoroughly exhausted, but was able to run away after being freed.

A kitten returning home after several days came back with his front leg caught in a beaver trap. The kitten’s shoulders were crushed and the leg had to be amputated.