Trapped Montana Pets
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2 dogs caught in snare traps
January 2, 2019
Glasgow, MontanaMore innocent victims of snares in Montana. Snares are a favorite of trappers since they cost only a couple of dollars. Some trappers are…
Ralphie doing well and adjusting to amputation
December 21, 2018
Laurel, MontanaUpdate on Ralphie another recent Montana victim of trapping. He is reportedly doing well and adjusting to the amputation of his leg managing to…
Australian shepherd caught in a leghold trap set for bobcat was just found and released by a former trapper
December 18, 2018
Libby, MontanaAn Australian shepherd caught in a leghold trap set for bobcat was just found and released by a former trapper, Robert, in Libby. Robert…
Maria, the little dog, missing, caught in a trap overnight
December 12, 2018
Helena, Montana Maria, the little dog, missing, caught in a trap overnight, on a popular Helena trail makes the nightly news. Maria broke three teeth…
Poor abandoned terrified kitty found in a leghold trap in the city of Great Falls, Montana
November 22, 2018
Great Falls, MontanaThe Dodo Tells Bear's Story!March 28, 2018 – Sarah V Schweig Cat Found In Wolf Trap Gets All The Head Scratches He Wants…
Lost overnight in a trap in the frigid cold, the dog’s paw amputated
February 17, 2018
Plentywood, MT Another dog in Montana, the victim of trapping. Lost overnight in a trap in the frigid cold, the dog's paw had to be…
Cat missing, make way back home with body crushing conibear trap attached
August 8, 2017
Along with the cold, Montana trapping season is intensifying. Here is one of the first known pets in the state for the start of the…
Cat caught in trap, will lose her mangled leg and her home
April 6, 2016
Kila, MontanaAnother Montana known victim of trapping. It took her a week to escape and get home with the trap still attached and half of…
Reese , believed to have been trapped finds his way back home
January 31, 2016
Dog believed to have been trapped finds his way back home. We thank whoever likely released him. It would have been better if they had…
Akita was caught for days in a leghold trap set for wolves
January 19, 2016
January 18 Akita was caught for days in a leghold trap set for wolves near Westside Ninemile Rd, Alberton, Montana. The trapper was cited for not…
A little Chihuahua, Dutley, caught in trap
December 25, 2015
Another dog in Montana caught in a trap forever changing the tradition of going in the woods for a Christmas tree. What started out as…
Poor feral kitten lost its paw to a trap
November 1, 2015
Another "Trapper" victim in Montana, this poor feral kitten lost its paw to a trap and with the bone sticking out, amputation of the leg…
Poor sweet dog to lose leg from a trap
September 15, 2015
Bethany was caught in a trap a month ago. The trap broke her leg causing a compound fracture. The bone was exposed through the skin….
Traps found near walking trail west of Tech
June 8, 2015
While some in Montana try to preserve trapping claiming it's a heritage, the trapping of dogs has become an increasing fact in trapping tradition. At…
Beloved pet missing for a week was caught in a trap
May 8, 2015
And its stories like these, that keep us fighting. This Bozeman beloved pet missing for a week was caught in a trap and might lose…
Trapper – another innocent victim
May 8, 2015
Another innocent victim, another "Trapper", in Montana, courtesy of the indiscriminate cruelty of trapping, for days running scared, with a trap attached, in pain. How…
Beloved Great Pyrenees – Morgan died 11 days later
May 8, 2015
Morgan was trapped in a snare on FS land about 1000 feet below their house which borders the forest in Montana. The three month old…
Owner and 2 dogs caught in traps, Missoula!
May 8, 2015
"Greetings Trap Free Montana, I truly appreciate that you lobby for safer public lands. Thank you! Unfortunately, this is the third time I've dealt with…
An Unforgettable Tragedy at Bitterroot River
May 8, 2015
Monte's enjoyment visiting a favorite swimming spot along the Bitterroot river, ended in unforgettable tragedy. "It's always been one of our favorite places.” It looked…
Two dogs caught in traps just turned in to Missoula Animal Control
February 22, 2015
February 22, 2015 Two dogs caught in traps just turned in to Missoula Animal Control. These are above and beyond the 21 known in Montana…