December 19, 2013 Coquille, OR A man trying to retrieve his dog stepped into a beaver trap and broke his leg. He was able to free his leg only after firefighters were called and bolt cutters were used. Human
December 10, 2013 Nine Mile Valley, MT Two dogs belonging to a family were both caught in leg-hold traps on public land. The dogs were released by the trapper 24 hours after being caught and made their way home. The younger mastiff puppy made her way home within three hours and despite having to part of her foot amputated, she will survive. The older Brittany did not come home for 3 days after being released and had to be put down. Dog
November 18, 2013 Gowensville, SC After missing for three days, a cat named Miss Kittie returned home with her leg caught in a trap. The leg had to be amputated. Cat
November 18, 2013 Timothy Township, MN A golden retriever named Bella was caught and killed by a conibear 220 trap while grouse hunting on a public trail. Dog
November 15, 2013 Saegertown, PA A red-tailed hawk was inadvertantly caught in a raccoon trap. The hawk was turned over to authorities and underwent surgery to remove one of the bird’s talons. It is unknown whether or not the hawk can be released back into the wild. Other
November 13, 2013 Butler County, IA A dog was lucky to be alive after being caught in a conibear trap. Bindi the dog was found with a swollen face and a trap around her neck when she mde her way back home after somehow pulling free the stake that held down the trap. The trap was tagged with the ID of an 81-year old man who died more tha two years ago. Dog
November 3, 2013 Topsham, ME A dog was able to walk home with its guardian after being freed from a coyote trap. Dog
October 25, 2013 Newfield, ME A bird hunter was forced to shoot his own dog after the animal was caught in a coyote trap and bit him as he tried to free it. Dog
September 30, 2013 San Jose, CA A raccoon was caught in an illegal trap and is being treated at the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley after being rescued by San Jose Animal Care and Services. The adult male was found stuck on a fence in South San Jose and was ensnared in two seperate body-gripping traps. The animal sufferred broken bones and damage to his tail and may never be able to return the the wild. Other