Died 7/26/17 Handler – Cathy LeMay

Died 7/26/17 Handler – Lance Cpl. Jeffrey DeYoung Community turns out for U.S. Marine veteran dog’s last ride More than 100 people, 30 Jeeps and about 35 American flags gathered in honor of a four-legged Marine veteran on Wednesday, July 26. The event at the USS LST 393 Museum was a final send off for Cena, a 10-year-old black lab …

Died 7/26/17 Handler – Sergeant Michael Brewer West Lafayette police announce passing of K9 partner ‘Rico’ The West Lafayette Police Department has a heavy heart following the sudden passing of their former K9 partner, “Rico.” The dog unexpectedly had to be euthanized on Wednesday due to a medical condition. The department’s sympathy goes our to his handler, Sergeant Michael Brewer, …

Died – 7/26/17 Handler – Ofc. Burnette LEX PD K-9 Officer Garik Dies After a battle with a medical issue, K-9 Officer Garik lost his life Wednesday. Garik had retired and was in a specially designed wheelchair after vets discovered a degenerative bone spur on his spine. The 7-year-old German Shepherd had retired back in March but still made appearances …

K9 Flak has died The Jonesboro Police Department said they’re saddened as the search is on for K9 Officer Flak’s replacement. Flak was laid to rest on Monday after battling bone cancer.Paul Holmes with JPD said on Tuesday, the department has faced a great loss, including production capability.

Died 7/25/17 1st Handler – Deputy Adrian Mancilla 2nd Handler – Deputy Jerry Turney Sonoma County sheriff’s K-9, Axel, remembered as gentle, hardworking Axel, a longtime Sonoma County sheriff’s K-9, was euthanized Tuesday, the sheriff’s office reported following a nearly nine-year career with the department. The 13 year old Belgian Malinois worked with two Sonoma County deputies, and was trained …

Died – 7/25/17 Handler – LuAnn Botelho K9 Abby Answers Her Final Call A favorite member of the Jamestown Police Department, K9 Abby also had a national reputation as a search and rescue dog. She was nominated several times for the American Hero Dog Awards. But she may have been happiest close to home. To the delight of school children …

Handler – Det. Scott Lien Retired Puyallup K9, Hitch, Dies A 35 dog-year veteran of Puyallup police died recently. The K9 Hitch, who served from 2006 to 2011, died over the weekend. Hitch lived with his long-time handler, Det. Scott Lien. According to Puyallup police, Hitch and Lien were responsible for some 50 apprehensions during Hitch’s time on the force. …

Died – 7/23/17 K9 officer’s death under investigation The Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of K9 officer Luky after the dog was found dead this past weekend. According to the sheriff’s office, Luky had been with the department since 2015 and was found dead at his handler’s home on Sunday. “It happened sometime in the afternoon. …

Died – 7/20/17 Handler – Sgt Edward O’Flaherty It is with deep regret that I announce the sudden passing of canine “Falcone’, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Sergeant Edward O’Flaherty of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. “Falcone” experienced a serious, unpredictable medical emergency (Mesenteric-torsion/Bloat). “Falcone” was named is in honor of Detective John Falcone, a highly …