Yearly Archives: 2016

K9 Lazer – Falfurrias, TX – U.S. Border Patrol K9

Died – 6/20/16 Border Patrol K-9 Dies From Extreme Heat While Tracking Illegal Immigrants A U.S. Border Patrol police dog (K-9) died from extreme heat complications, while looking for illegal immigrants in distress. The K-9 and his partner had been at a ranch in the remote area known as Falfurrias which is located about 80 miles north of the Texas/Mexico …

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K9 Olaf – Del City, Oklahoma

Died 6/20/16 Handler – Lt. Shawn Courtney Del City police mourn death of former K-9 officer K-9 officer Olaf died Monday. He was a 13-year-old Czech Import German Shepherd. Olaf started with the Del City Police Department in 2005 and retired in 2015. He was trained in narcotics, patrol apprehension and tracking. “Good boy, Olaf. Run free over that rainbow …

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K9 Titan – Montgomery County , Tennessee

Died – 6/19/16 Handler – Deputy Dale BeCraft K9 Titan passed away on June 19, 2016 from complications from gastric dilatation volvulus surgery. Titan served with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office since 2014. He was born in Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany on September 30th, 2011. Before arriving in the United States in 2013, he received his Schutzhund title. To receive the Schutzhund …

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K9 Dyzio – Clinton County, Indiana

Died – 6/19/16 Handler – Sgt. Ryan Ashlock Clinton County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of police dog The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. According to the agency, K-9 Deputy Dyzio died early Sunday from an illness. Sgt. Ryan Ashlock served as Dyzio’s handler. They were a certified dual-purpose patrol dog team through the …

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K9 Casko – Vermont State Police

Died – 6/18/16 Vermont State Police Retired K9 Passes We’re sad to share the loss of K9 Casko. Casko passed away peacefully yesterday, following a courageous battle with cancer. Casko medically retired last fall, after a distinguished 11 year career serving the people of Vermont.

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K9 Sultan – Mumbai, India

6/18/16 Handler – Sujit Ghorpade Bomb squad dog succumbs to kidney ailment Retired Mumbai police bomb detection dog Sultan died of a kidney ailment at a Virar animal farm on Saturday. The Labrador was attached to the bomb detection dog squad at Goregaon, which also comprised canines named Max, Caesar and Tiger. Max died in April this year. All the …

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K9 Yago – MWD

Died 6/18/16 After a valiant fight, keeping his chin up the entire time and Kong not far from reach, MWD Yago N289 (PDDD) was comfortably released from his failing body. The fight is over. MWD Yago (N289) has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. He was humanely euthanized this morning. He was so very very happy to be home, but he …

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K9 Wombat – Woodward, Oklahoma

Died – 6/18/16 Handler – Cpl. David Berrios K-9 Officer Wombat laid to rest A somber funeral procession led by a line of Woodward Police cars made its way slowly through the streets of Woodward Friday. The procession included local leaders of Woodward and many citizens all gathered, some coming to attention in the streets as it passed, to honor …

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K9 Atza – Guadalupe, California

Handler – Officer Chris Hall K9 Atza was laid to rest on June 17, 2016, after a few months of retiring from the Atascadero Police Department. He was partnered with Officer Chris Hall. K9 Atza previously worked for the Guadalupe Police Department. Officer Hall and Atza completed their training together as a team in 2012. They completed a five week …

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K9 Scout – Placer County, California

Died – 6/17/16 Handler – Deputy Shawn Rosner Placer County police dog ambassador dies in sleep A police dog who served as an ambassador for the Placer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 corps has died of apparent kidney failure. Scout, who had a four-year tour of active duty in the department with handler Deputy Shawn Rosner, retired from the department in …

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