Handler – Officer Joseph H. Donovan Beloved Melrose police K-9 dies suddenly The Melrose Police Department is mourning the sudden death of police K-9 Jony over the holiday weekend. The 9-year-old German Shepard was born in Slovakia, but arrived in the U.S. when he was 10 months old. He worked with the Melrose Police Department as part of its first …

Died – 7/6/15 Handler – Officer Brandon West Cleveland Police mourn K9 officer’s death The Cleveland Police Department is remembering the life of a K9 officer named Tessa, who served the department between 2005 and 2011. Cleveland Police Department says that Tessa passed away peacefully Wednesday morning. It says Tessa was a single purpose narcotics police K9, and was the …

Former Madison Police K9 died over the weekend Madison Police report that their former MPD K9 Johnny passed away this weekend. Johnny was one of the original dogs with whom MPD started the K9 Unit in 2005, where he served for 10 very successful years. Because of what Johnny was able to accomplish, from finding drugs to tracking burglars to …

Heroic Philippines police dog given burial honors Police dog Geraldine has been given burial honors in the Philippines for her service to the force. The German Shepherd served under the K-9 unit of the PNP Regional Public Safety Battalion in the Philippines city of Butuan. Police officers held the funeral in honor of her exceptional work, including her ability to …

Died – 7/4/16 Handler – Sergeant Luke Warburton NSW Police Dog Unit pays tribute to Police Dog ‘Chuck’ The NSW Police Dog Unit has today paid tribute to Police Dog, ‘Chuck’, who passed away this week, NSW Police say. PD Chuck was the loyal companion, partner, and best friend to Acting Sergeant Luke Warburton. Born on Sunday 10 August 2008, …

Died – 7/3/16 Handler – Officer Steven Somers Rockland police mourn loss of veteran retired police dog Boyar, who retired last year, died Sunday. Boyar had a distinguished career, he located missing people, uncovered evidence and dashed in to help capture dangerous suspects. Rockland Police announced Boyar was euthanized after brief illnesses with his partner by his side, the departments …

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Died – 7/1/16 Handler – Officer Edward Hancock K9 Hax has died During Hax’s distinguished career, he located missing people, uncovered evidence and dashed in to help capture dangerous suspects. Weymouth Police announced that 13-year-old Hax, who retired from the force in 2014, died Friday. Hax was euthanized after brief illnesses with his former human partner by his side, the …

Died – 7/2/16 Handler – Corporal Kirk Wetzel Beloved Hazleton Police Dog Passes Away The Hazleton Police Department announced that their legendary German Shepherd K-9 “Griz” has died at the age of 11. According to Hazleton Police, Griz died on Friday from an infection that created medical complications. Griz was cross trained in Patrol and Narcotics Detection. He was assigned …