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CBC
32 minutes ago
- CBC
Beware of people impersonating animal protection officers in P.E.I., humane society warns
The P.E.I. Humane Society is warning Islanders that it's been getting reports of plain-clothed people claiming to be animal protection officers. The group says it's not sure why this is happening. CBC's Nicola MacLeod explains.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- CTV News
PEI Humane Society warns of people impersonating animal protection officers
The PEI Humane Society has received reports of people impersonating animal protection officers. (Source: PEI Humane Society) The PEI Humane Society is warning the public of people allegedly impersonating animal protection officers across the province. The society says it has received reports of people pretending to be officers in plain clothes and driving unmarked vehicles. 'Animal Protection is the backbone of our work at the PEI Humane Society,' said Ashley Travis, development and communications coordinator with the society, in a news release. 'This kind of misrepresentation hurts everyone and makes our officers' jobs much more difficult to do.' The society says animal protection officers always wear uniforms and use marked vehicles. People can verify the employment of officers by calling 902-892-1190, or by emailing info@ For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Dying stray puppy is desperate to find a loving home where he can live out his final days
A months-old puppy born with only one failing kidney is in a desperate race against time to find his first - and likely final - home, where he can spend his remaining days surrounded by a family. Fletcher, a 10-month-old fluffy black stray dog, traveled more than 2,000 miles from Arizona to a South Carolina humane society in hopes of receiving treatment for multiple birth defects, The State reported. However, upon arrival, the shelter discovered Fletcher's condition was far more serious - they found he had only one kidney, and it was actively failing. After determining that surgery would be too risky, the shelter made a heartbreaking but compassionate choice: rather than let Fletcher spend his remaining days confined to a cage, they vowed to do everything they could to find him a loving home. 'We'd give anything to do more for you. To promise you forever,' the Greenville Humane Society wrote in a Facebook post shared last week. 'But what we can promise you is today,' it added. 'And we won't let you sit in a kennel any longer.' 'Fletcher, you deserve to live your life in a loving home, where you can run carefree and know a loving embrace outside the confinements of a kennel.' The 10-month-old pup began his life in a shelter in Arizona, but thanks to the dedication of the South Carolina-based rescue team, he made the 2,043-mile journey by car to meet the people determined to give him a second chance. Fletcher (pictured) traveled more than 2,000 miles from Arizona to a South Carolina humane society in hopes of receiving treatment for the multiple birth defects affecting his fragile young life After determining that surgery would be too risky, the shelter made a heartbreaking but compassionate choice: rather than let Fletcher spend his remaining days confined to a cage, they vowed to do everything they could to find him a loving home 'You waited patiently through sickness,' the shelter wrote. 'And when that day finally came and you visited the specialist, we held onto that hope.' Fletcher's human advocates were hopeful that the care team could treat his hypospadias and ectopic ureter, but the prognosis quickly took a devastating turn. It was soon discovered that Fletcher's single kidney was not only failing - but deteriorating far faster than anyone had anticipated. 'The specialists told us surgery is likely fatal due to the health of your remaining kidney,' the post continued. 'How could we make that decision? Just to let you go? After we tried this hard.' 'After you waited - patiently. But we couldn't risk your life. So, the decision was made to forgo surgery. To allow you to enjoy your life, just the way you are - which is perfect.' Now, the shelter is urgently searching for someone to open their heart and home to Fletcher, despite the painful uncertainty of how long his remaining kidney will hold on. Aside from likely requiring lifelong medications, frequent vet visits and a specialized diet, the humane society admitted they still don't know exactly what the adorable pup's future holds. But one thing they know for certain is this - they refuse to let Fletcher spend even one more day confined inside the shelter. 'He was in an Arizona shelter since he was just a baby, so he's never truly known what it feels like to live in a home,' Katie Wofford, marketing assistant for the shelter, told McClatchy News via email. 'Despite this and his congenital defects, he's a very happy boy,' Wofford added. 'He loves to trot around with a stuffy in his mouth, always wagging and smiling to anyone who will greet him.' Wofford described Fletcher as overflowing with love - so much so that he'd make the perfect companion for anyone willing to give him the best final chapter he deserves. 'Even if his life may not be long, he's ready to give all the love he has to his family,' she said. 'He will need a very special home who is willing to put in the extra love and work he needs, but there's no dog in the world that deserves it more than Fletcher.' As of June 18, Fletcher is still waiting for a permanent home. Anyone interested in meeting him or giving the sweet pup the love and comfort he deserves is encouraged to reach out via email at adoptions@ 'Today, we're hoping to let you go. But in the best way possible,' the Facebook post read. 'We want you to find your forever: a family willing to give you a loving, comfortable place to live out your life just the way you are, for however long you're able to,' it added. 'Because more than anything, you deserve that.' 'You deserve the world, and even though this isn't the outcome we were hoping for, we're committed to giving you absolutely everything we can.'
Fox News
11-06-2025
- Fox News
Feds take over manhunt for suspected killer dad as authorities reveal three daughters' cause of death
Federal authorities have taken over the manhunt for 32-year-old Travis Decker, nearly two weeks after his three daughters—Paityn, 9; Evelyn, 8; and Olivia, 5—were first reported missing, and an autopsy has now confirmed their cause of death. According to autopsy results, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) coroner's office confirmed the cause of death as suffocation and ruled the case a homicide. The CCSO also announced Monday that additional physical evidence was found in Decker's pickup truck. They also located Decker's dog nearby, which has been placed in the care of the local humane society. Among the forensic discoveries, blood samples taken from the scene have begun to provide a clearer picture: one sample matched a male, believed to be Decker, while another sample was confirmed not to be human, police said. Additional DNA and fingerprint analysis is underway, with authorities hoping it will result in further leads. As of Sunday at 6 p.m., command of search efforts was officially transferred from CCSO to federal authorities. The CCSO explained that local resources had reached their limit and they needed assistance from federal authorities in the ongoing manhunt. "We had reached a point where we need to rest our local resources," the statement said. However, CCSO leadership remains closely involved in search coordination and continues their lead with the criminal investigation. New photos of the Washington state survivalist accused of killing his own daughters have been released as federal authorities warn he could be trying to flee to Canada following a two-week-long manhunt. On June 7, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office released an updated wanted poster with new photos of Decker, highlighting his tattoos, haircut and wardrobe, as authorities continue to comb through large swaths of wilderness in search of the father. Decker was last seen wearing a green or tan shirt, which he was previously photographed in, and dark shorts, according to authorities. He is described as "dangerous" with police warning he "may be armed." Hundreds of law enforcement officials have been combing through nearby wooded areas and structures, with the state's National Guard deploying late Friday as the search for Decker continues. "Law enforcement members have conducted thorough searches of the forested areas, the river, and many structures in the area that Mr. Decker was last known to be in," the Chelan County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. "We continue these search efforts, acting upon gathered information and tips from the public, and leads developed through even more search warrants." The Chelan County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Officials are also looking into the possibility that Decker, an experienced survivalist who previously spent time in the military, is attempting to flee to Canada, according to a U.S. Marshals Service affidavit obtained by Fox 13 Seattle. According to the affidavit, a search of Decker's Google account revealed queries such as "how does a person move to Canada," "how to relocate to Canada" and "jobs Canada." The U.S. Marshals with the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Additionally, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has pledged to provide helicopter transportation for officers searching in remote areas. "As a parent, my heart goes out to Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia's mom, Whitney, and all those who love them," Ferguson wrote on X. "The brutal murder of these young children has shocked our state. I'm committed to supporting law enforcement as they seek justice for Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia." The girls were discovered with plastic bags over their heads and bound wrists at a Chelan County campground last week. Additionally, deputies found two bloody handprints on the tailgate of Decker's vehicle. Decker's ex-wife, Whitney Decker, 35, told police that the girls had not returned from a court-ordered visit three days after a visit with their father, according to court documents. Decker was permitted to visit the girls every other weekend – but not overnight – according to a court-ordered parenting plan that he did not sign. When he failed to drop the girls off with their mother by the 8 p.m. curfew on Friday, May 30, his ex tried calling – but was unable to reach him, according to a Chelan County police affidavit. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The children's mother told police Decker has mental health issues – including borderline personality disorder – but had never missed a deadline to return their children following a visit. He is homeless and lives in motels and campgrounds, according to the affidavit. Local, state and federal officials continue to search for Decker, who is described as standing approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing about 190 pounds. Authorities are unsure if Decker is armed, but insist he is considered dangerous. Decker is charged with three counts each of aggravated first-degree murder and kidnapping. If convicted, he faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
CTV News
05-06-2025
- CTV News
Police chase down adventurous pup in Amherstburg
Windsor police say officers were able to catch a dog on the loose in Amherstburg, Ont. (Source: WPS) Windsor police say officers were able to catch a dog on the loose in Amherstburg. Earlier this week, officers came across an adventurous pup named Marshall, who was wandering through the town. After a bit of a chase, officers managed to safely secure him in the back of a cruiser. Police say he was placed in the care of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society and has since been reunited with his family.
