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Dog “Duke” caught in two legholds simultaneously in Cheyennee west of Ten Sleep, WY

We received a call from Diamond In The Rough Pet Recovery about a Yellow Lab caught in two leghold traps near a residential area off of Artesian Rd in Cheyenne. The leghold traps were attached to an old auto tire as the dog was dragging it, obviously set by an amateur trapper. Hard to believe that this yellow lab is ok, with just a puncture wound in the back left foot.
WGFD has been notified and is investigating the incident. It is unconscionable that anyone would plant such a contraption near a residential area, AND, with two legholds attached!
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We have assembled UNtrapped Packs to make it easier for you. At a minimum, carry an aircraft cable cutter if your pet is caught in a snare.
These tools could save your pet’s life.
Please make phone calls to the following:
You can politely reach out to:
Governor Mark Gordon
governor@wyo.gov
307-777-7434
Contact WGFD
Director: Brian Nesvik
brian.nesvik@wyo.gov
307-631-1845
Contact WGF Commission
President: Pete Dube
peter.dube@wyo.gov

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Know what to do if your pet is caught in a trap or snare. Download to your smartphone for access in the field.

Watch our 11-minute video: “How to Release Your Pet From a Trap

Watch our virtual Trap Release Workshop featuring Dave Pauli of the Humane Society of the U.S.

Carry tools with you if needed to help release your pet. We have assembled UNtrap Packs to make it easier for you. At a minimum, carry an aircraft cable cutter if your pet is caught in a snare. These tools could save your pet’s life.

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Have you experienced a negative trapping incident involving you, your pet, your family, or another living thing?
Please share your story on our trapping incident form 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 it 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.

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Stay safe, everyone!

 

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