Skunks, Raccoons, Squirrels, Marmots Hurt by Rodent Traps

Skunks, raccoons, squirrels, marmots hurt by rodent traps

Critter Care has taken in more than 30 wild animals injured by plastic rodent traps in recent weeks around the Lower Mainland. The harms are leading to a call to end the use of the traps outside. The Fur-Bearers, a non-partisan, registered Canadian charity founded in 1953, was contacted by Critter Care Wildlife Society, after the licensed rehabilitation centre in South Langley cared for dozens of animals injured by the traps. Skunks, raccoons, s…

Delta raccoon latest victim in rising wildlife maimed by outdoor rat traps

A North Delta raccoon, discovered trapped and suffering on Aug. 4, is the latest prey in a disturbing spike of wildlife maimed by outdoor rat traps across the Lower Mainland.