Winnipeg Humane Society wants people to turn in lethal traps [Video]

The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) has launched a new initiative aimed at getting people to turn in their lethal animal traps.

On Wednesday, the WHS announced its ‘Trade in Your Trap’ campaign, which is aimed at preventing the injuries and deaths of not just wildlife, but non-target victims as well.

The animal shelters’ new campaign comes after two incidents in the past few months where animals became unintended victims. This includes Winslow, a two-year-old cat, who got caught in an illegal trap; as well as Enzo, a kitty who lost her leg after getting tangled in a snare.

According to Jessica Miller, CEO of the WHS, many animals get caught in traps that have been long forgotten about.

“Traps don’t discriminate,” she said in a news release. “They show no mercy to wildlife or beloved pets. All animals suffer immensely when they fall victim to traps.”

The WHS is accepting …