Untrapped Stats & Maps
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Feb 14 2020 "My dog, Chia, was caught in a leg trap at the campsites that are next to the pullout roads going into the Torrey Lake trailhead, 3 miles east of Dubois off the Ring Lakes road." -
Jan 31 2020 Dog Caught in Leghold Trap, Foot Amputated
The toe got infected, and the foot subsequently amputated. -
Jan 15 2020 Yellow Lab trapped in leghold – Worland, WY
A yellow lab was caught in a leghold trap (set for bobcats) for possibly three or more days.
Have you experienced a negative trapping incident involving you, your pet, your family, or another living thing?
Please share your story so that we can help you in whatever way we can and bring the realities of trapping to a broader public. Your personal information will be respected, and you may submit anonymously.
Provide as much as possible of the following information so that your report will be as effective as possible. Include species of animal, type of trapping device, name of dog (if applicable), any injuries incurred by animals or humans involved, medical expenses, and as much additional detail as possible. Also, photos are very helpful but not required. We encourage you to include multiple photos and videos of trap, trap set area, bait, wild animal, dog, injury, and a picture of your dog without the trap to add a face to your story.
No agency keeps track of reports of dogs caught in traps. This map is incomplete, but a much-needed record of these incidents. As awareness has increased, WU is learning of more cases where dogs were trapped but the owner had no recourse or engaged officials to report it to. We aim to share those stories here.