Miles is a 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat in Huntington, WV, who needs $1,500 for emergency care.

The traps are cruel, inhumane, and illegal in some states. Miles is the perfect example of why.

This poor, sweet cat was spotted liming in pain with a large, rusted leg hold trap clamped around his front leg. He was scared; it was difficult for him to move, so he hid under a house.

A rescuer trying to help Miles set a trap, placed it under the house, finally caught the cat, and contacted One by One Animal Advocates asking for help.

"Miles must have been so terrified, confused, and in tremendous pain," Heather A., with One By One, tells Waggle.

They raced Miles to the emergency animal hospital. Sadly, Miles's leg was crushed and could not be repaired.

"To prevent further infection and give him immediate relief from pain, his leg needed to be amputated as soon as possible," Heather says. "We did not take a picture of his mangled leg because it was too gruesome."

Now the nonprofit group is trying to pay the bill for his emergency surgery. They're hoping you'll give so Miles can have a fresh start and eventually be adopted to a loving family.

"We can't imagine what he endured because of someone's negligence," Heather says. "Please consider contributing to his medical care. We are a small nonprofit that relies on support from generous people like you. Thank you!"