Yearly Archives: 2016

K9 Stryker – Jackson, Missouri

Died – 7/18/16 Jackson’s former police dog euthanized The Jackson Police Department’s most recent police dog, Stryker, made his last visit to the station Monday to say goodbye to his former co-workers. Veterinarians had discovered the German shepherd was suffering from advanced cancer and had to be euthanized. Stryker served from 2007 until his retirement in 2015. Jackson’s current K-9 …

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K9 Eros – Madison, Indiana

Died 7/16/16 Handler – Captain Rick Mundt Madison Police Dept. mourns loss of canine, Eros The Madison Police Department is dealing with the loss of its canine, Eros. The dog died on July 16 during its stay at Pets Doc Veterinary Clinic while Eros’ caretaker, Captain Rick Mundt, was on vacation. The staff at Pets Doc Veterinary Clinic said Eros …

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K9 Immo – Lewisville, Texas

Died 7/16/16 Handler – Officer Shane Menz Lewisville P.D. retired canine dies On Saturday, retired Lewisville Police Department canine Immo was put down after his health began failing.. Officer Shane Menz, Immo’s handler, said a few weeks ago be began to notice Immo’s hips were going bad and he was falling down frequently. “I could see that he had some …

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K9 Elko – Lawrenceville, Georgia

Died – 7/14/16 Handler – Officer Shawn Humphreys Lawrenceville police K9 succumbs to cancer The Lawrenceville Police Department is mourning the loss of a K9 officer that succumbed to cancer Thursday afternoon. Eiko, an 8-year-old German shepherd, served the community alongside handler Shawn Humphreys for five years. He was credited with more than 100 criminal apprehensions, officials said, and once …

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K9 Mauser – Sistersville, West Virginia

Died – 7/14/16 Handler – Police Chief Rob Haught Police K-9 Passes Away One man’s best friend has gone to doggy heaven. Police Chief Rob Haught’s trusty companion, Mauser, died in his sleep July 14 at home. The German Shepherd was 14 years old. “He was a comfort; he would protect me. We worked together side by side for years. …

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K9 Paco – Zanesville, Ohio

Handler – Patrolman Travis Groves Special Tribute For Recently Deceased Zanesville Police K-9 Paco K-9 Paco joined the Zanesville Police Department back in 2006 as both an apprehensive and drug sniffing dog until retiring in 2014. He then spent the remainder of his life as a family dog, living with his handler, Patrolman Travis Groves. Lieutenant Bill Shaw said that …

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K9 Dexter – Westminster, South Carolina

Died – 7/11/16 Handler – Sgt. Chad “Isaac Westminster PD K9 dies The Westminster police dog, Dexter, died Monday, said his handler, Sgt. Chad “Isaac” Moore. Dexter was hit by a car on July Fourth after he was startled by fireworks and broke out of the enclosure he was in at Moore’s home.The dog underwent surgery for back and leg …

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K9 Marley – Brown County, Wisconsin

Died – 7/11/16 Handler – Officer Partner Chris Three-legged police drug dog loses fight with cancer A Brown County Drug Task Force dog believed to be the only three-legged drug-fighting dog in the country passed away after his cancer returned. Marley worked with the Brown County Drug Task Force for almost two years, trained to detect narcotics on people and …

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K9 Bruno – Brookfield, Connecticut

Died – 7/11/16 Handler – Sgt. Jeffrey Osuch Police Say Goodbye to K9 Officer ‘Bruno’ After 8 years of working side-by-side with Sgt. Jeffrey Osuch, the Brookfield Police Department announced Monday that their beloved K9 officer Bruno has passed away. The Brookfield PD posted the following message on their Facebook page: “It is with great sadness that the Brookfield Police …

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K9 Hondo – St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Died 7/11/16 Handler – . Officer Chris Periatt K-9 remembered as great officer, wonderful dog With soulful tunes from bagpipes and all the pomp and circumstance befitting his rank, the St. Clair Shores Police Department said goodbye to K-9 Hondo at Blossom Heath Park. Hondo, a German shepherd, began his service in St. Clair Shores on April 7, 2008, and …

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