Trapping Incident #98
Reported:
10/08/2006
Location:
Fredonia, NY - USA
Species:
C
Trap Type:
L
Incident Date:
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Smoki
Legal Action:
No
Result:
Summary:
Smoki was caught for several hours in a neighbor’s leghold trap (the second time a cat in this neigborhood has been caught in this neighbors trap). In addition to injuries severe enough to warrant amputation of a hind leg, had a broken jaw, which the veterinarian wired for 3 weeks. Cost: $400–$500. Authorities said the neighbor “had every right” to have this trap on his property.