Much-Loved Family Pet Found Dead in Illegal Snare Trap

'Much-loved' family cat dies after being caught in illegal snare trap

Officers discovering several more illegal snares in the area in Musselburgh, including one containing a rabbit.

Police launch investigation after pet cat dies in illegal snare trap in East Lothian

Officers attending the scene discovered several other snares

Much-loved family pet found dead in illegal snare trap

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a cat sadly died after being caught in an illegal snare trap.

Investigation underway after cat entangled in a snare trap in East Lothian

Police are appealing for information following the death of a cat after it became entangled in a snare trap on the footpath entering Whitecraig from Wallyford.   It was found on the evening of Sunday, 12 July, 2026.   Officers attended and located several more snares, one of which had caught a rabbit.   The snares were seized for further enquiry.   Constable Whitby, Wildlife […] The post Investigation underway after cat entangled in a snare trap…