Died 8/18/16 Handler – Officer Sgt. Walker Local police dogs M.J. and Kilo remembered for their service After training together when they were young, police service dogs Kilo and M.J. passed away on the same night after dedicating the majority of their lives to the Carrboro and Chapel Hill police departments, respectively.The two dogs, who were both German Shepherds, passed …

Died – 8/15/16 K9 Officer Zeke passed away inside police vehicle The City of Ranger’s K9 Officer Zeke passed away Monday morning after he was found unresponsive inside a police vehicle. Ranger Chief of Police Larry Watson Jr. confirmed this information but additional details surrounding Zeke’s death cannot be release pending an investigation. Zeke was pronounced dead at a veterinary …

Handler – Officer Jon Hoffmeister Bloomington police officer bids goodbye to retired K-9 partner Pongo We at BPD are mourning the death of K9 Pongo, who served the department and the citizens of this community from February 2009 until December 2013. Pongo worked with K9 Officer Dana Cole and K9 Officer Jon Hoffmeister. Pongo is shown in the photos below …

Handler – Officer Tripp Schwenk Beloved Sarasota K-9 officer passes away after brief fight with cancer Sarasota Police Department has lost a brave member of their K-9 force. They posted the sad news on their social media accounts on Thursday. K-9 officer, “Kuda,” 11, served the City of Sarasota for eight years. He passed away after his short fight with …

Handler – Cst. Kevin Morgan Retired Police Dog, Rugger, Passes Away at 11 It is with great sadness that we advise on the passing of (Retired) PSD (Police Service Dog) “Rugger.” Rugger retired from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Police Dog Services 3 years ago today, on August 9, 2013 for health reasons. Rugger was adopted by a loving family on …

Handler – Sergeant Dustin Palen Orange County K-9 Jake Passes In a news release from Orange County Sheriff’s Office Captain Scott K Hamill, he announces, “It is with deep sadness that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office report the passing of K-9 Jake. Jake was the loyal partner of Sergeant Dustin Palen and served Orange County for 11 years. “Jake was …

Handler – Officer Andrew Walbert Exeter Township K9 officer dies; served over 10 years on the force A K9 officer who served with the Exeter Township Police Department for more than ten years has died, after a battle with cancer. The police department said Bosco “was a loyal partner to both his handler, Officer Andrew Walbert, as well as the …

Died – 8/5/16 Handler – Deputy Matthew Peck K-9 dies in care of Stephens County Deputy Investigators are looking into the death of a police dog in Duncan, who died while in the care of his handler, a Stephens County Deputy. The K-9, named Bak died August 5 from what appears to be heat exhaustion, but the specifics of how …

Died 8/5/16 Handler – Corporal Matt Sanchez Police Mourn K-9 Officer Bodi’s Death Four-legged officer Bodi died from cancer last week, said the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Hearts are heavy at the Anne Arundel County Police Department after Bodi, one of its canine officers, died Friday from cancer. Corporal Matt Sanchez and K-9 Bodi began their career together in …

Died – 8/4/16 Handler – Officer Brandon Penuel St. Charles County K9 Officer laid to rest St. Charles County Officer Brandon Penuel’s heart was heavy when he got out of bed Thursday morning. His best friend, and longtime K9 partner, Aras, was dying of cancer and it was time to say goodbye. “About three days ago he really went downhill. …