A cat named Gletta, which lives with a family in Gufunes, has undergone an amputation after becoming trapped in a mink trap. The incident resulted in severe nerve damage to the cat’s leg, necessitating the surgery, which was performed on October 29, 2026. According to Ásdís Erla Valdórsdóttir, a representative for the animal welfare organization Villikettir, the cat was discovered at the Animalia veterinary hospital after being trapped for approximately two days. She noted that the cat was suffering from extreme hypothermia and had sustained injuries while attempting to free itself from the device. Gletta is currently in recovery under the care of Villikettir. Villikettir reports that this is not an isolated incident at the Gufunes location. A similar case occurred in June 2024, where another cat was found in a trap at the same site and also required an amputation. Ásdís stated that the organization has filed a formal complaint with the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) regarding the pest controller responsible for placing the traps. While the traps are legally available for purchase in Iceland, Ásdís emphasized that it is inappropriate and dangerous to deploy them in populated areas like Gufunes, where many pets reside. She clarified that the employees of the local business near the site were not at fault and were distressed by the incident, noting that the organization maintains a positive working relationship with the company. The owners of the cat have reported the matter to MAST, the Environment Agency of Iceland, and the local health inspectorate.