Police have issued a statement after a distressed cat was found trapped in a barbaric gin trap n Lancaster. Morecambe, ...

Dr. Nan Zyla-Wisensale, a longtime animal welfare activist in Connecticut, said that she has been advocating to ban the use of leg-hold and body traps for decades without success.

The cat will survive, but its leg had to be amputated, Animal Control said. Animal Control said these types of traps are illegal and are very dangerous to pets and children.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A young dog is now in the care of a St. Louis animal rescue after being injured by a hunting trap in rural Missouri. According to non-profit Stray Rescue, the dog ...

Leg hold traps were banned in Massachusetts in 1975. Anyone who may have information about the injured fox or the use of illegal animal traps in the area is asked to call the Arlington Police ...

One fox loses leg, another removes own foot after being caught in illegal traps in Lexington The leghold traps were placed near the border of Lexington and Arlington recently, trapping two foxes.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Escambia County Animal Welfare officers came to the aid of an injured baby opossum caught in a trap Tuesday. They take this opportunity to educate the public on the ...

California has outlawed leg-hold traps, ... Marin Humane contributes Tails of Marin articles and welcomes animal-related questions and stories about the people and animals in our community.

Police are urging anyone who may have information about the injured fox or the use of illegal animal traps in the area to call the Arlington Police Department at 781-643-1212. Originally Published ...

LEWISBURG — The animal control officer for Lewisburg and East Buffalo Township is urging elected officials to adopt an ordinance banning leg hold traps in their respective municipalities.