February 24, 2002 trapped by leg, dog when found was “vibrating, she’s shaking so furiously” 2 miles from her country home, on path at top of hill. Dog
February 21, 2002 Shelby, NC Found behind auto parts store, in a plastic grocery bag in a trash bin. Other
December 3, 2001 Oxbow Pit, ME An eagle caught in a trap set for coyotes was taken to a veterinarian by a Maine warden. Endangered Species
October 2, 2001 Ansonia, CT A raccoon had both his front leg and back leg caught in a leghold trap and was hanging from a fence. He was released from the traps by officers and released back into the woods, but becuase of the severity of his injuries, was not expected to live. Other
June 30, 2001 Reno, NV A cat was trapped near Hunter Lake Elementary School and taken to NHS veterinary clinic. Cat
June 30, 2001 Reno, NV A skunk was caught in a leghold trap. Leg badly broken. Animal ran away. Other
March 5, 2001 Spring Creek, MT A lynx was caught in small foothold trap. The trap broke free of the chain and the lynx dragged the trap around for 2 weeks on his front foot. The lynx was found dead, evidence suggested that he starved to death Endangered Species
January 23, 2001 Owyhees Trail, ID Owyhees trail, caught seconds before above incident,in a different trap. Other
January 23, 2001 Dry Fork Cotton Creek, MT A lynx was caught in a trap set for bobcat. The lynx was released and found dead one week later 30 ft from the trap. Endangered Species
December 11, 2000 Fairbanks, AK Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control received reports of 5 dogs caught in snares and traps in a single week. Dog