A stray dog caught in a humane trap at Odem City Park has prompted questions from residents online, leading city leaders to explain why the traps are being used and why people should leave trapped animals alone. Odem city leaders explain humane traps after residents raise questionsThe mayor posted on Facebook after residents noticed the dog inside the trap at the city park. In the post, Maldonado explained that public works crews are using the traps to safely capture stray animals that have been roaming through the community. The mayor also says the city had not been regularly setting traps because it did not have a place to take the animals. Odem is now working with neighboring cities that have shelter space as it continues looking for long-term solutions to its stray dog problem.