We are appealing to the public for information after a cat was found in a trap and had to be euthanised.
On 28 January in woodland near MacDuff, Aberdeenshire, a domestic cat had to be put to sleep due to their injuries after becoming stuck in an illegal trap.
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.
