Calling all hikers - please read and comment

Recently, there were two terrifying incidents of dogs being trapped while hiking with their owners on public lands in Central Oregon. One was in a neck snare and the other in a leg-hold trap.

As I have read SM posts on these incidents, it sounds like they are not uncommon, and now I’m afraid to hike with my dogs on public land.

I believe that the darkness of fear melts in the light of truth. So it would really help me to learn about other incidents, the rough areas they occurred and how the animal was saved.

I really appreciate you all sharing your stories. (Feel free to DM me if you prefer not to post in this thread.)