Died – 7/14/20 MWD JOJO V299 (Retired) Handler – Christopher Torrez On July 14, 2020, at approximately 1345 hours, RMWD JOJO (V299) passed away in my arms. JOJO was my partner and loyalest friend. He taught me the fundamentals of what it takes to be apart of a K9 team. After 8 years serving in the US Navy as a …
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K9 Sali – Forsyth County, Georgia
Died – 7/14/20 Handlers – ): Lt. Heagerty and Sgt. Chatham K9 Sali previously worked with the Forsyth County Georgia K9 Unit. Handler(s): Lt. Heagerty and Sgt. Chatham.”It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired FCSO K9 Sali, who passed on Tuesday, July 14th at the age of 13 years. K9 Sali began her career with …
Read More »K9 Rita – MWD – U.S. Air Force
Died 7/13/20 It is with a very heavy heart I report our beloved girl MWD Rita, M529, PEDD has crossed over the rainbow bridge. She served her country in the US Air Force performing Patrol and Explosive Detection duties for 8 years before retiring due to Lumbar Sacral Disease. She has lived with us for the last 5 years watching …
Read More »K9 Tomas – U.S. Coast Guard
We are deeply saddened to report the loss of Senior Chief K-9 Tomas. Tomas served at MSST Seattle and MSST LA/LB. Tomas and Ryan conducted hundreds of operational missions ensuring the safety and security of Presidents, world leaders, foreign dignitaries and the American public. Tomas served his country for over 9 years and enjoyed 2 years of retirement with his …
Read More »K9 Ozzy – Northumbria, England
DIED 7/13/20 Handler – PC Dale James This is the heart-breaking moment a retired police dog says goodbye to his K9 colleague – after he passed away at home this week. On Monday (July 13) PC Dale James and his retired police dog Bailey said a tearful goodbye to their best friend, Ozzy. The 14-year-old Dutch Herder had served Northumbria …
Read More »K9 Bailey – Lima, Ohio
Died 7/12/20 Handler – Sgt. Nick Hart Lima Police Department K-9 Bailey dies It is with a heavy heart to inform you K9 Bailey was laid to rest today. Bailey served with the LPD K9 team from 2010-2017. He was teamed up with Sgt. Hart and together they made numerous apprehensions, removing drugs and weapons from the streets. Bailey was …
Read More »K9 King – Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Died – 7/12/20 Handler – Sr. Cpl. Chris Duhon K9 King dies on last day of duty before his retirement Today was supposed to be your last day on the job. You were scheduled to retire and spend your days with your partner, CPSO Sr. Cpl. Chris Duhon. Instead we are saying goodbye to you. You are the first K9 …
Read More »K9 Cash – Mesa, Arizona
Died – 7/12/20 Mesa Police K9 Unit lost a valuable member today, K9 Cash. K9 Cash developed an aggressive cancer which was fatal. From his handler: “He was a truly a wonderful Police K9 and even better friend. He will be missed dearly.” Thank you both for your service and dedication. Run free and fly high K9 Cash – you …
Read More »K9 Promber – Jamestown, New York
K9 Handler – Officer Erik Kraft Jamestown Police Department holds procession for fallen It was an emotional farewell for a Jamestown K9 officer. Members of the police department lined up for a procession outside of their headquarters this morning to remember K9 Officer Promber. The dog died suddenly over the weekend. Jamestown’s mayor says the K9 played a huge role …
Read More »K9 Leo – Mahaboobabad, India
Died 7/12/20 Telangana Police’s sniffer dog dies, laid to rest with full honors The police officials, including the DSP in Mahaboobabad district of Telangana, bid a tearful adieu and gave a guard of honor to Leo, a sniffer Labrador of the police department, who died due to illness on Sunday. The four-legged Braveheart had served in the police department for …
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