Trapping Incident #446

Reported:
18/02/2014
Location:
Royal Oaks, CA - USA
Species:
C
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
30/01/2014
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Scruffy
Legal Action:
No

Result:

Summary:

A man found his cat, Scruffy, hiding under a deck in front of his house with a leg-hold trap caught on his right, front leg. The leg had to be amputatetd. CA Fish & Wildlife officials are trying to trace the owner of the illegal trap. If found, the person may face animal cruelty or abuse charges.