Untrapped Stats & Maps
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Nov 14 2019 We are happy to report that "Roswell" is alive and has received medical treatment. Please visit our website to learn what to do if your pet is caught in a trap or snare. -
Oct 14 2019 Great Pyrenees Rescued From Leghold Trap
It's a heroic, heartwarming and compassionate story of the rescue of a guardian dog caught in a leghold trap. -
Sep 29 2019 Dog caught in Conibear – Riverside, Wyoming
A dog was caught in an illegal Conibear trap on private land adjacent to a public campground.
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.