K9 Died – 9/4/19 Handler – Ofc. J.D. Ballew Stevens Point Police K-9 dies after eating poisonous mushroom On Monday, Sept. 2nd, K9 Luna suffered multiple seizures and after being evaluated by veterinarian, Dr. Sarah Novak, at the Stevens Point Animal Hospital Luna was transported to the Animal Referral Center Fox Valley (ARC). Luna was unresponsive upon arrival at approx. …

Died – 9/3/19 Handler – Sgt. Daniel Powers Retired police canine dies at 13 Thomasville Police Department Sgt. Daniel Powers’ best friend died Tuesday. Hado, a retired police canine, was 13. Before and after retirement in 2017, Hado, a handsome German shepherd, made his home with Powers. Man and dog worked 12-hour police shifts together, then went home together. “I …

Died 9/3/19 Vicksburg police dog left in patrol unit dies after vehicle shuts off A Vicksburg police K-9 died after a patrol unit he was in malfunctioned and shut off, authorities said. K-9 Thor, an 8-year-old German shepherd, was found about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday inside the vehicle and in distress, Chief Milton Moore said in a news release. The unit …

K9 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Daniel Volpe Orange County Sheriff’s K-9 Tok passes away He was the first canine to be assigned to the sheriff’s office Special Operations Group. “Tok proved to be a valuable asset in the performance of the team’s countless operations,” said Sheriff Carl DuBois. Orange County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Tok has died. He was the partner …

State police announce passing of retired explosives K9 The Pennsylvania State Police Canine Section has announced the passing of a retired explosives detection canine. Jan, a Dutch shepherd, began his career in 2008 and was based in the Troop H Harrisburg area. “He spent his entire career protecting and serving the Commonwealth in constant search of explosive materials and firearms, …

City bids farewell to long-serving police dog who died of cancer after decade of serving and protecting Longtime Natchez police dog Arko died last month at approximately 14 years of age after a long battle with cancer and other ailments associated with old age, said Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong. “We knew his days were numbered because of his age,” …

K9 Niko – Prince William County, Virginia Died 8/31/19 Handler – Sgt. Mike Szalach Prince William County police mourn the death of K9 Officer Niko Prince William County police are mourning the death of K9 Officer Niko on Aug. 31. Niko, an 8-year-old German shepherd, recently suffering from a debilitating spinal condition. “He passed peacefully, with his partner, Sgt. Mike …

Died 8/30/19 Handler – Deputy Danny Ragsdale Veteran police dog that helped sniff out drugs dies A former police dog that helped sniff out drugs in Bosque and Hill counties has died. Buck, 11, died Aug. 30 after a veterinarian discovered masses covering his spleen. The Dutch Shepherd was a military K-9 before he was acquired by the Bosque County …

Died 8/30/19 Handler – Officer Jodi Novella Former University Police K-9, Nia, Passes Away On Friday, Aug. 30, a well known K9, Nia, died from medical complications. Her handler, Officer Jodi Novella, shared the news on Facebook in a heartfelt post. Nia was partnered with Novella in 2008 and started working with the University of New Haven in 2013. “My …

Died 8/29/19 Handler – Chief Byrne Belfied Police K9 passed away The Belfield Police Department announced on Facebook the passing of their K9 officer Zeus. A lump was found on Zeus’ neck which was believed to be an upper respiratory infection but after two weeks of antibiotics, the lump had grown. After an aspirate of the lump was taken, it …