Yearly Archives: 2020

K9 Boss – Westminster, Colorado

Died – 6/30/20 Handler – Officer Damian Perez Police K9 boss worked hard for Westminster Police Department 2009-2015. During that time he took many bad guys off the street, keeping his community safer. K9 Boss lived and loved his retirement life with his handler Officer Damian Perez, and family. He was spoiled rotten until senior age of 14. Thank you …

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K9 Leo – Wake Forest, North Carolina

Died 6/30/2020 K9 Leo died from the effects of heat exhaustion following a training exercise. He was rushed to a local veterinarian when he showed symptoms of heat exhaustion. He was released for observation but was taken back to the vet when his condition worsened. He passed away the following day. K9 Leo had served with the Wake Forest Police …

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K9 Ike – Maricopa, Arizona

Died – 6/27/20 Handler – Officer Craig Curry Maricopa Police K-9 heat death investigated Police are investigating after a K-9 with the Maricopa Police Department died from a heat-related incident. Ike, who had been with the department for almost 11 years, died early Saturday morning after the heat-related incident on Friday. Maricopa Police Chief Steve Stahl said in a video …

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K9 Zeus – MWD – U.S. Air Force

K9 Zeus – MWD – U.S. Air Force Died – 6/26/20 MWD Zeus L667 (Retired) IED/Patrol United States Air Force E.O.W. 26 June 2020 .MWD Zeus worked fearlessly in Korea with the US Air Force for 8 years. He was retired from service and went to Mission K9 Rescue, an amazing organization that helps retired Working Dogs find loving homes. …

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K9 Kody – Plainfield, Illinois

Died – 6/26/20 Handler – Officer Tracy Caliendo It is with deep sadness to inform the community that our Police K9 and Officer Tracy Caliendo’s partner, Kody, passed away this morning at the age of 8. Godspeed, Kody…we have it from here, buddy!!!

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K9 Zeno – Daytona Beach, Florida

Died 6/25/20 Handler – Officer Darren Santiago K-9 Zeno passes away after serving Daytona Beach community for over 7 years, police say The Daytona Beach Police Department announced on Wednesday that K-9 Zeno has passed away. They made the announcement on Facebook, where they outlined the K-9’s long career in law enforcement. K-9 Zeno was reportedly born in Europe in …

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K9 Reno – Reading, Pennsylvania

Handler – Ofc. Eric Goudy Reading police bid final farewell to retired K9 Reno It’s a sad day for the Reading Police Department. Ofc. Eric Goudy bid a final farewell Tuesday to his retired K9 partner, Reno. Reno, 13, was part of the second group of six dogs to join the RPD’s K9 unit when it was reestablished in 2008.

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K9 Falco – Hendricks County, Indiana

Died – 6/23/20 1st Handler – Sgt. Love 2nd Handler – Sgt. Donaldson It is will great sadness that we announce the passing of retired K9 Falco. Falco passed away on June 23, 2020 after enjoying nearly 5 years of retirement. During Falco’s career with the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office he worked with 2 different handlers, first Sgt. Love and …

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K9 JaJo – Posey County, Indiana

Died 6/23/20 Posey County Sheriffs Office, K9 JaJo just turned 12 last week and was enjoying his retirement with his retired handler of 9 years when he crossed the rainbow bridge. K9 JaJo was 10 months old when he started his police training and some would say he was born to be a police K9. He loved every minute patrolling …

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