ABOLISH TRAPPING IN THE U.S.A.

The Issue

Trapping animals is extremely cruel and a barbaric throw back from the dark ages. Trapped animals are terrified, suffer enormous physical pain, extreme emotional distress, are subjected to the elements and predator attacks, become dehydrated, and cannot return to their young who starve without them. 

Many times trapped animals become so desperate to escape the torturous trap that they actually chew off their own paw; only to later die of a gangrenous infection.  

Non-targeted and domestic animals, like dogs, are often very injured in traps every year, in the thousands.

Most civilized countries around the world have already banned trapping - time for the United States of America to adopt a no-trapping policy.  

 

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Linda CamacPetition StarterAnimal rescuer all of my adult life. Have always been deeply passionate about the protection and appreciation of wildlife and natural areas. It was truly a labor of love volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center for seven years. All animals, children, and innocents of the world have my complete support and devotion. Inspired by Jacques Cousteau, Steve Irwin, Ghandi, Jane Goodall, John Denver, George Adamson, Cleveland Amory, Lisa, Chrissy, Olivia, Lila, Will, and Reese, and Miss Daisley (3rd grade teacher).
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The Issue

Trapping animals is extremely cruel and a barbaric throw back from the dark ages. Trapped animals are terrified, suffer enormous physical pain, extreme emotional distress, are subjected to the elements and predator attacks, become dehydrated, and cannot return to their young who starve without them. 

Many times trapped animals become so desperate to escape the torturous trap that they actually chew off their own paw; only to later die of a gangrenous infection.  

Non-targeted and domestic animals, like dogs, are often very injured in traps every year, in the thousands.

Most civilized countries around the world have already banned trapping - time for the United States of America to adopt a no-trapping policy.  

 

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Linda CamacPetition StarterAnimal rescuer all of my adult life. Have always been deeply passionate about the protection and appreciation of wildlife and natural areas. It was truly a labor of love volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center for seven years. All animals, children, and innocents of the world have my complete support and devotion. Inspired by Jacques Cousteau, Steve Irwin, Ghandi, Jane Goodall, John Denver, George Adamson, Cleveland Amory, Lisa, Chrissy, Olivia, Lila, Will, and Reese, and Miss Daisley (3rd grade teacher).

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The Decision Makers

Secretary Sally Jewell
Secretary Sally Jewell
Dept of Interior, Secretary
Director Arthur Nash
Director Arthur Nash
Director U.S. Wildlife Services
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Petition created on May 8, 2012