Trapping Incident #454

Reported:
11/06/2014
Location:
Southport, NC - USA
Species:
C
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
07/06/2014
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Lucky
Legal Action:
No

Result:

Summary:

A leg-hold trap that ensnared a cat resulting in an amputation of one of its legs was st by a wildlife damage control agent intending to catch a fox. The cat, now named Lucky, was found with its left paw caught in the jaws of the trap. Based on its injuries, a veterinarian concluded that the cat had been dragging the trap for several days.