{"id":495736,"date":"2026-02-24T06:43:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/495736\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T06:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:43:16","slug":"video-opossum-caught-in-rat-trap-is-freed-treated-for-injuries-in-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/495736\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Opossum caught in rat trap is freed, treated for injuries in Mississauga\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mississauga Animal Services workers free an opossum that had become stuck in a rodent trap. (Photo: from City of Mississauga X video)<\/p>\n

An opossum that suffered an injured paw after recently being caught in a rodent snap trap in Mississauga has the city reminding people that the use of such devices outdoors is illegal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a good reminder for residents that placing rodent snap traps outdoors is illegal as it can harm other wildlife, pets and people,\u201d the City of Mississauga said. \u201cPlease consider using enclosed bait stations to address rodent concerns on your property.\u201d<\/p>\n

The latest warning from the city \u2014 and there have been several others in recent years<\/a> \u2014 comes after Mississauga Animal Services workers responded to a recent call that an opossum had become caught in a rodent trap that clamped onto its paw.<\/p>\n

\u201cOfficers quickly responded, safely secured the animal and carefully removed the trap,\u201d the city said of the successful rescue in a post to X on Monday that linked to a 16-second video that shows workers freeing the wounded critter. \u201cThankfully, the opossum suffered only minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Opossums are North America\u2019s only native marsupial and are commonly sighted in urban and suburban neighbourhoods across Canada and the U.S.<\/p>\n

Anyone who spots a sick or injured animal, either caught in a trap or elsewhere, is urged to call Mississauga Animal Services at 311.<\/p>\n

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A recent call to Animal Services led to the rescue of an opossum found with a rodent snap trap caught on its paw. <\/p>\n

Officers quickly responded, safely secured the animal and carefully removed the trap. Thankfully, the opossum suffered only minor injuries and is expected to make a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Y2fABResqY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 City of Mississauga (@citymississauga) February 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Responding to an uptick in calls during summer 2024<\/a> about such rat\/animal traps being set outdoors, Mississauga officials told residents at the time to stop the practice immediately.<\/p>\n

Using rodent traps outside the home is not only illegal, but it often catches and kills innocent animals that weren\u2019t the intended target, the city said in August 2024.<\/p>\n

In addition to opossums, rat traps used outdoors can also harm or kill other small animals such as raccoons, skunks and squirrels, the city has said.<\/p>\n

Residents seeking more information can contact Mississauga Animal Services at 905-896-5858.<\/p>\n


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