Died – 4/20/17 Handler – Lt. William Peters K9 officer honored in processional before being put to sleep The officer was good at his job; He and his handler, Lt. William Peters, won the 2013 state K9 team of the year. Bosco retired in 2014. Peters told FOX23 the dog’s hips had gone out, and he struggled to walk because …
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K9 Doki – Jasper County, South Carolina
Died 4/20/17 Jasper County Sheriff’s K-9 dies in hot car Doki was a 2 year old Belgium Malinois The sheriff’s office says the dog was in the department’s K-9 vehicle when a malfunction caused the vehicle’s temperature to rise to an unsafe level. K-9 Doki was rushed to a veterinary hospital, however later died due to heat exhaustion. Doki was …
Read More »K9 Boy – Richland, Mississippi
Died – 4/16/17 Handler – Det. John Harris Richland Police mourning death of K-9 A K-9 that worked with the Richland Police deparmtent has died. Richland Police are mourning the loss of their K-9 officer Boy. Boy died Sunday at his handler, Det. John Harris’ residence while playing with his daughter. Police said Boy helped fight drug trafficking in Rankin …
Read More »K9 Eros – Edinburg, Texas
Died – 4/16/17 Handler – Officer Edward Badillo Law enforcement officers pay final respects to Edinburg police dog The mood was somber as Edinburg Police and fellow law enforcement officers gathered Thursday to say goodbye to a K-9 officer. A memorial service was held at Memorial Funeral Home for Officer Eros, a Belgian Malinois, who joined the Edinburg police force …
Read More »K9 St. Michael – Newtown, Connecticut
Died 4/16/17 Handler – Ofc. Felicia Figol CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Felicia Figol’s K9 partner St Michael with the Newtown Police Department, who passed away Sunday from a rare form of cancer who was diagnosed in the beginning of April. Officer St Michael was trained in narcotic detection, suspect tracking and apprehension. Figol joined the …
Read More »K9 Rocky – Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Died – 4/15/17 Handler – Lt. Rick Tucker Police in mourning after longtime K-9 officer passes away Jenkintown police are reporting some sad news: the passing of their beloved K-9 officer Rocky. Rocky was put to sleep Saturday morning with his handler and partner, Lt. Rick Tucker, by his side. Rocky served the Jenkintown and surrounding communities for almost nine …
Read More »K9 Cane – Davis, California
Died – 4/15/17 Handler – Officer Lee Hatfield Retired Davis police dog Cane dies peacefully at age 11 A retired Davis police dog, good at both catching crooks and public relations, has died after being nursed along for about two years with a heart condition. Hurricane, nicknamed Cane, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday at 11 years old. Cane, …
Read More »K9 Arco – Little Rock, Arkansas
Died – 4/14/17 Handler – Officer Pat Hall LRPD K-9 Arco put down after battle with cancer LRPD K-9 Officer Arco was put down Friday after a battle with cancer. Arco was a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois that had been with the Little Rock Police Department since 2013. He was retired from the department last Saturday. Acro was the partner or …
Read More »K9 Feit – Green Bay, Wisconsin
Handler – Officer Matt Lynch Green Bay Police K9 Officer Feit passes away Green Bay Police announced the passing of one of their K9 Officers. The department posting …”It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of K9 Feit. Feit served the community faithfully for 7 years with his handler Officer Matt Lynch,” adding “Our thoughts are with …
Read More »K9 Lenny – Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia Police K-9 Officer Passes Away The Columbia Police Department says one of their K-9 officers say passed away. The dog, named Lenny, died. “It is with heavy hearts that we report K9 Lenny has passed away from bloat. We sincerely appreciate the medical staff at VCA Animal Specialty Center of South Carolina for doing everything in their power to …
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