Monthly Archives: January 2021

K9 Basco – MWD

Died 1/31/21 Rest easy, #RMWD Basco. It was an honor to support you. “Well Basco what a run you had. You decided to leave in us in an unexpected way, something that I guess ultimately fitted you. I thank you Basco for the 6 great years that you gave me and I am glad I was able to call you …

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K9 Buster, Trenton, New Jersey

Died – 1/31/21 Handler – Officer John McGinley Today, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of K9 Buster. For those that have known us since the beginning, Buster was one of our first K9’s vested. His Handler, John McGinley, is one of our founding members and our former President. John and K9 Buster helped shape our orginization …

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K9 Duco – Medicine Hat, Canada

Cst Clarke White Retired Medicine Hat Police Service Dog Passes away The Medicine Hat Police Service says retired PSD Duco passed away over the weekend. In a post on Facebook, the Police Service says “it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired PSD Duco on January 30th, 2021. PSD Duco was partnered with Cst Clarke White and …

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K9 Ernie – Covington, Kentucky

Died – 1/29/31 Handler – Specialist Michael V. Lusardi Retired Covington Police K9 Ernie dies of cancer The Covington Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after retired K9 officer Ernie died of cancer on Friday. Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders posted the news on Facebook. Ernie retired from the force in October 2020 and …

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K9 Rocky – MWD

Died 1/29/21 K9 Hero Haven: With a sad and heavy heart, I announce the passing of CWD Rocky 3 36839 CWD Rocky 3 9/17/08 – 1/29/21 CWD Rocky 3 retired as a Patrol Explosive Detection Dog after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and came to K9 Hero Haven in February of 2017. He was adopted to Annette and David in …

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K9 Rohn – Mason County, Washington

Died 1/28/21 It’s with a heavy heart and we announce the passing of retired K9 Officer Rohn. Earlier today at 13 years of age, with his handler and friends by his side he passed peacefully away. K9 Rohn and Deputy Gray were the first of two patrol K9s purchased in 2009 to rejuvenate the K9 program. After 6 years of …

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K9 Ranger – Ohio Parks and Rec

Died – 1/28/21 Today we said goodbye to Ohio Parks and Rec K9 Ranger. He was an 11yr old Lab that kept our Ohio parks safe. He found lost people and kids, did narcotic searches, was a great ambassador for our parks, and kept his partner safe. Please keep his handler and their family in your thoughts. Rest easy. You …

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K9 Diablo – New Castle, Delaware

Handler – Master Cpl. Chris Sarnecky Retired New Castle County Police K-9 Diablo, shot in 2009, dies A retired New Castle County police K-9 that was shot while trying to apprehend a suspect in 2009 has died, the department said Tuesday. K-9 Diablo was forced into retirement following the Nov. 11, 2009, shooting, which unfolded outside a Philadelphia Pike apartment …

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K9 Rico – Louisiana State Police

Died 1/26/21 Louisiana State Police announce death of retired K-9, ‘Rico’ Louisiana State Police announced the death of a beloved K-9 named Rico who worked alongside troopers for nine years. Rico, a Belgian Malinois, retired from the force in February of 2018, and spent his retirement with his handler’s family. Louisiana State Police took to Facebook to post the following …

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