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An Akita named Darby was found caught in a leghold trap near a neighbor’s home; she had apparently been there for 5 days. The damage to her leg was so great that it had to amputated.

Coco, a sled-dog mix, was caught in a strangulation neck snare when she was out with her family on a sledding trip on a popular trail near the family’s home. By the time her owner reached her, she had stopped breathing; it took 20 minutes to resuscitate her.

A cat was found in a alley caught in a steel leg-hold trap set illegally within city limits.

A trapper found a bald eagle caught in a trap he set out for coyotes. The eagle’s legs were injured and because he was unable to fly, was sent to raptor sanctuary.

A dog was found emaciated with a wire snare trap wrapped around its torso by a homeowner stringing Christmas lights. It is believed that the snare had been wrapped around the dog for about a week and was embedded in his skin. The dog was taken to a veterinarian and an investigation has been launched to find the person responsible for the illegal trap.

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.

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.

An 89-pound female grey wolf was found dead in a trap meant for coyotes.

Star, a rescue dog being walked on a public trail was caught in a trap and sustained injuries.

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.