Recently I had one of my outdoor cats go missing. He was found 15 hours later, bleeding and locked in a neighbours cage. He had wandered into the cage accidentally, and it had closed on him. I phoned the local SPCA to have the cage removed, before another animal got caught, or worse...a small CHILD. I was informed this is completely legal to have on private residences. There are no stipulations on having a fence around the trap, or anything else. This practice is completely dangerous, and needs to be stopped. Lets leave wildlife removal to the professionals!
I have been reading the notes many of you shared about your own experiences with these traps and I am humbled by how many people have reached out. It is overwhelming to realize how many others have dealt with this same fear in their own backyards. This is entirely because of your willingness to speak up about what is happening in our neighborhoods.
April 28, 2013
I am honestly overwhelmed by the response to this issue. It is clear that so many of you care deeply about the safety of our pets and kids in our neighborhoods. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who spoke up about their own experiences.
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Lisa Khan
13 years ago
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This is so scary. My dog has been hurt by one of these traps before and it was a nightmare. Why are people allowed to put these out where kids play??
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Mark Powell
13 years ago
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completely agree. keep the traps away from neighborhoods. hire someone who knows what they are doing instead of putting neighborhood pets at risk.
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Sarah Carter
13 years ago
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THESE THINGS ARE DANGEROUS!! My neighbors have one and I am terrified my toddler is going to get her fingers caught in it. Needs to be banned now.
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Recently I had one of my outdoor cats go missing. He was found 15 hours later, bleeding and locked in a neighbours cage. He had wandered into the cage accidentally, and it had closed on him. I phoned the local SPCA to have the cage removed, before another animal got caught, or worse...a small CHILD. I was informed this is completely legal to have on private residences. There are no stipulations on having a fence around the trap, or anything else. This practice is completely dangerous, and needs to be stopped. Lets leave wildlife removal to the professionals!
I have been reading the notes many of you shared about your own experiences with these traps and I am humbled by how many people have reached out. It is overwhelming to realize how many others have dealt with this same fear in their own backyards. This is entirely because of your willingness to speak up about what is happening in our neighborhoods.
April 28, 2013
I am honestly overwhelmed by the response to this issue. It is clear that so many of you care deeply about the safety of our pets and kids in our neighborhoods. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who spoke up about their own experiences.
3 Comments
L
Lisa Khan
13 years ago
Featured
This is so scary. My dog has been hurt by one of these traps before and it was a nightmare. Why are people allowed to put these out where kids play??
M
Mark Powell
13 years ago
Featured
completely agree. keep the traps away from neighborhoods. hire someone who knows what they are doing instead of putting neighborhood pets at risk.
S
Sarah Carter
13 years ago
Featured
THESE THINGS ARE DANGEROUS!! My neighbors have one and I am terrified my toddler is going to get her fingers caught in it. Needs to be banned now.
This is so scary. My dog has been hurt by one of these traps before and it was a nightmare. Why are people allowed to put these out where kids play??