Monthly Archives: January 2021

K9 MOLLY – NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA

DIED – 1/20/21 HANDLER – Deputy Roger Pike NORTHAMPTON SHERIFF’S OFFICE DRUG DOG “MOLLY” FONDLY REMEMBERED The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office recently mourned the loss of Molly, a black Labrador retriever that served as the drug dog for the Northampton County sheriff’s office. Molly had seven different certifications and over her career went on 200 deployments and was called out …

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K9 Stitch – St. Petersburg , Florida

Died – 1/20/21 Handler – Officer Bill We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of K9 Stitch. Our condolences to Stitch’s partner, the St. Petersburg Police Department and all who knew and loved him. Run free and thank you for your service “Handsome Mr. August 2020”. The St. Pete Police Department is mourning K-9 officer Stitch, who died …

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K9 Zello – University Police Department, Cal Poly, California

Died 1/19/21 Handler – Officer Stephanie Pippen Rest Easy K9 Xello. We will never forget you good boy. Please keep Officer Pippen in your thoughts and prayers. “Yesterday I had to say good bye to my retired partner, my best friend and my guardian. The 9 years we had together were better then I could have ever asked for. It’s …

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K9 Barna – Dallas, Texas

Handler – Officer Ron Catlin Retired Dallas Police Officer Ron Catlin has just experienced one of the hardest times of his life: saying goodbye to his beloved K9 partner, Barna. Sadly, 11-year-old Barna was recently euthanized after suffering from kidney failure. Test results showed blood in her stomach from the liver, which was most likely cancer. Catlin and Barna had …

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K9 Ube – Brockton, Massachusetts

Died 1/18/21 Handler – Officer Darvin Anderson ‘Being afraid was never in his DNA’ — Brockton police dog Ube dies at just 3 1/2 Brockton police, law enforcement and dog units from around the state gathered Friday to say a final goodbye to Ube, a member of the department’s K9 unit. Ube the shepard mix was 3 1/2 years old …

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K9 Riley – Sacramento, California

Handler – Deputy Adam Gibson Died – 1/18/21 “On January 18th I lost my boy Riley along with my partner and friend Adam Gibson. We are still recovering from the tragic events of that night however I wanted to share how wonderful Riley was. He was such a special boy that always inspired me to be better! I will be …

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K9 Django – Allentown, Pennsylvania

Died – 1/18/21 Handler – officer Jonathan Smith Allentown police mourn K-9 officer Django Allentown police are mourning one of their own, K-9 officer Django, who died from a sudden unexpected illness Monday after serving more than 10 years with the force and was still serving. Django, a Belgian Malinois, was 2 years old when he completed the seven-week training …

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K9 Ecko – Martins Ferry, Ohio

Died – 1/17/21 Handler – Officer John Holmes Retired K-9 crosses the rainbow bridge The Martins Ferry Police Department is mourning a loss after receiving the news that retired K-9 Ecko died Sunday. Ecko was 11. Officer John Holmes, Ecko’s owner and former handler, said Ecko passed away peacefully in his arms after a tough battle with cancer. The canine …

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K9 Dex – Upper Moreland, Pennsylvania

Handler – Off. Brian Rems The UMTPBA would like to send our condolences to Off. Brian Rems on the passing of his former partner retired Police K9 “Dex.” K9 Dex worked with Off. Rems from 2010 through 2018 and was cross trained in patrol and narcotics. K9 Dex served the UMPD and our community with dedication and pride in everything …

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