Yearly Archives: 2016

K9 Newby – Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Died – 7/26/16 Handler – Officer Jacob Jump Retired Lawrenceburg Police K-9 Put To Rest A recently retired canine with the Lawrenceburg Police Department has been put to rest. The Lawrenceburg Police Department announced Wednesday the passing of K-9 Newby. Newby was forced into retirement earlier this year due to failing health. He served his handler Officer Jacob Jump and …

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K9 Hondo – Paulding County, Georgia

Died 7/25/16 Handler – Gary Sheriff Gulledge Paulding K-9 Officer Hondo Dies The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of one of its own — retired canine officer, Hondo. Hondo, who was 14 years old, passed away in his sleep on Monday, July 25, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday. He began his service with the sheriff’s office in …

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K9 Rex – St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Handler – Deputy Henry Moore St. Tammany K-9 officer dies at the age of 6 from rare heart condition A St. Tammany Parish K-9 officer had passed away at the age of 6 years old. K-9 Rex, and his handler Deputy Henry Moore, have been partners for over five years. K-9 Rex was known for his “excellent” tracking skills and …

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K9 Rico MWD

Died – 7/24/16 Today we lost one of our own, Retired CWD Rico, MDD. Rico came to us from Afghanistan in late 2014, and was adopted by one of our supporters named Jim a few months after. He lived happily with Jim for 6 months and was loved every day. But in Feb 2016, Jim passed away, and Rico found …

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K9 Sarge – Slidell, Louisiana

Died – 7/23/16 Handler – Sgt. Kevin Rea Slidell K-9 officer dies from heart complications A Slidell police K-9 officer died over the weekend from heart complications. K-9 Officer Sarge was recently diagnosed with a tumor on his heart. He died early Saturday, the Slidell Police Department said. “His mind was still sharp as a tack, and his body was …

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K9 Tiger – Virar, India

Died – 7/23/16 Hero dog Tiger dies Tiger who retired from the police service last year died at the Virar farm on Saturday. He is the third dog who helped detect bombs during the Mumbai terror attack to pass away in the last four months. Tiger the black Labrador who had made the Fizzah Farms in Virar his home since …

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K9 Kevin – MWD

Died 7/22/16 MWD Kevin (L374) passed away at Camp Lejeune from complications from cancer. What makes this really sad is that he was about to be retired to his handler. Rest easy, Marine. Semper Fi.

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K9 Valter – MWD

Died 7/21/16 We honored MWD Valter on his final walk Thursday. Valter was a patrol training aid dog; during his 6 year career, he taught over 30 classes of students how to be military patrol dog handlers. Valter was very special to our caretakers. Students may have handled him Mon through Fridays, but our caretakers & vet staff took care …

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K9 Idol – Porterville, California

Died – 7/20/16 Handler – Officer Oscar Vargas Porterville police dog dies after car’s air conditioner shuts down A Porterville police dog died Wednesday in the back of a department vehicle. The engine had been running with the air conditioner on, but the engine stopped for unknown reasons. The dog, a male named Idol, was put into the vehicle to …

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K9 Mojo – Arlington, Texas

Died 7/19/16 Handler – Officer Vinnie Ramsour Arlington police K9 dies after becoming overcome by heat Police in Arlington say a K9 who became overcome by heat while assisting officers during a search for an aggravated assault suspect has died. Mojo the Belgian Malinois did not give up until his body gave in. Early in the afternoon Tuesday, police asked …

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