Yearly Archives: 2020

K9 Duke – Effingham County, Georgia

Died 6/22/20 Handler – Cpl Thompson On Monday 06/22/2020, retired Sgt K-9 Duke passed away at Webbs Animal Clinic. Duke was born 10/6/2007 and served with the US Army 75th Ranger Battalion. He served heroically in Afghanistan before retiring and finding his new assignment with Corporal Jamie Thompson at the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office in 2010. Sgt K-9 Duke served …

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K9 Thoro – Waunakee, Wisconsin

Died – 6/22/20 Handler – Officer Mitch Houk Waunakee police K-9 dies after illness A K-9 officer with the Waunakee Police Department died on Monday, according to a social media post by the department. Authorities said K-9 officer Thoro became extremely ill ten days ago. “As a member of the police department family and a member of the Houk family, …

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K9 Cuba – Missouri State Police

Died – 6/22/20 Handler – Trooper Ryan Zeller K-9 Assigned to Jasper County Area Laid to Rest Monday at 4:30 pm in Branson, a local K9 Trooper for the state of Missouri was laid to rest. K9 Cuba went on a visit to the University of Missouri for a hernia repair, while in surgery the veterinarian discovered that Cuba had …

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K9 Gunner – Saratoga County, New York

Died – 6/21/20 Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Patrol K9 It is with the greatest sadness that the Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of their retired K9 Gunner Monday, June 22. Gunner served the citizens of our county gallantly from 2008 to 2016 as a narcotic detection and patrol K9. Rest in peace partner. End Of Watch June 21, 2020.

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K9 Sita – Houston, Texas

Handler – Officer Kristin Uhlin Houston Police Department mourning K9 officer that served for 13 years The Houston Police Department is mourning a K9 officer that won several awards throughout her long career. Sita, the HPD Narcotics Division’s most senior K9, passed away earlier this month after being treated for health issues. She was just shy of 15 years old. …

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K9 Rino – Charlotte County, Florida

Died – 6/19/20 Sergeant Doherty Handler – Sergeant Doherty Retired Charlotte County sheriff’s K-9 dies from bone cancer The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its K-9s has died. K-9 Rino was diagnosed with bone cancer and retired April 28 after four and a half years with the agency. “His love for his work was evident in his …

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K9 Vader – Colonie, New York

Handler – Officer Shaw Colonie Police mourning loss of retired K9 Vader It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of retired Colonie Police Department K9 Vader following an illness. Vader served the Town of Colonie for 6 years. Together, the team of Handler Shaw and Vader assisted in 182 drug searches. They also participated in …

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K9 Justice – St. Petersburg, Florida

Died 6/17/20 Handler – Officer Regan St. Pete’s retired K9 ‘Justice’ passes away after years of serving city St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers. The agency said K9 Justice passed away Wednesday. He was “known for his crazy. Just like his partner, Officer Regan.” Both had a lot of energy, making them …

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K9 Onyx – Ignace, Michigan – United States Coast Guard

Died 6/16/20 Handler – Senior Chief Paul Decker Senior Chief Morale Dog Onyx, 13 1/2 years old (95 dog years), of United States Coast Guard Station St. Ignace, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 surrounded by members of her crew and loved ones. Onyx was born in Fremont, Ohio on February 1st, 2007 and on July 13th, 2008 …

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K9 Tango – Edmonson County, Kentucky

K-9 Deputy Tango Died – 6/16/20 Handler – Deputy Jordan Jones Edmonson County Sheriffs Office is devastated over loss of K9 Tango The Edmonson County Sheriffs Office is devastated to announce the loss of our amazing K-9 deputy, Tango. Our beloved drug-sniffing, fun-loving four-legged partner succumbed to an aggressive kidney disease and was put to rest June 16th. Please remember …

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