A cat had to be euthanised after it was found stuck in an illegal trap with serious injuries. The Scottish SPCA said the pet was found in woodland near MacDuff, Aberdeenshire, on Tuesday, January 28.
Tragically, there was no other option but for the domestic cat had to be put to sleep. The animal welfare charity is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
A special investigations inspector said: “These illegal traps are indiscriminate and will cause unnecessary suffering to any animal caught in them. We are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information surrounding the circumstances of this cat or trap by calling our animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
In March this year, the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament after years of campaigning by the charity. The Bill includes a range of measures that will give greater protection to wildlife, including a ban on the use of all forms of snares and ban on use of glue traps.
If anyone finds a trapped animal in distress or spots a trap or snare, they suspect is illegal, please do not hesitate to contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
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