Yearly Archives: 2021

K9 Aksel – Pembroke Pines, Florida

Died – 2/24/21 Handler – Officer Erik Forseth Retired K-9 dies after 9 years of service with Pembroke Pines PD The Pembroke Pines Police Department announced on Wednesday that Officer Erik Forseth decided to euthanize Aksel, a retired K-9 and his partner of nine years. Aksel was suffering from health complications caused by his advanced age, police said. During his …

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K9 Zekk – Weymouth, Massachusetts

Died 2/25/21 Handler – Officer Ken Murphy It is with deep sadness the Weymouth Police Department must announce the passing of K-9 Zekk this afternoon. Zekk was 7 years old. Officer Ken Murphy made the courageous decision to allow Zekk to pass with dignity and honor. “K9 Zekk (Zeek) was a Belgium Malinois mix, born in Hungary January 10, 2014, …

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K9 Nico – Pinal County, Arizona

Died 2/24/21 Handler – Deputy Kenneth Nardelli PSCO say goodbye to K9 Nico We are heartbroken tonight at the loss of one our own PSCO Family members. We are heartbroken as we say goodbye to K9 Nico, a 6.5-year-old Belgian Malinois with nearly 5 years of service with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. While awaiting biopsies to determine malignancy of …

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K9 Coen – Kentucky

Died 2/22/21 Handler – Specialist Richardson Sad to report that retired K9 Coen passed away yesterday. Coen retired several years ago and has spent the past few years living the good life at home with his handler, Specialist Richardson. During Coen’s many years at the PD he kept us, and much of the NKY community safe. Rest easy buddy. We …

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K9 Apollo – Michigan City, Michigan

Died – 2/22/21 Handler – Cpl. Greg Radiger Former Michigan City police dog Apollo dies Apollo, a retired Michigan City Police Department K-9, will be remembered for his years of patrolling the community and rushing to residents’ aid, police said. On Tuesday the police department announced that Apollo died Monday from an unexpected medical condition. “Everyone at the Michigan City …

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K9 Renzo – Sullivan, Illinois

Died 2/21/21 Handler – Officer A. Smith Sullivan Police K9 passes away from pre-existing health condition The Sullivan Police Department lost its first K9 unit on Sunday. A Facebook post says officers found out he had an undiagnosed pre-existing condition. “Renzo had just started his first week of K-9 training with Officer A. Smith,” says SPD. “Renzo showed signs of …

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K9 Buck – Christiansburg, Virginia

Handler – Officer Chad Eversole Christiansburg Police confirm death of K-9 officer The Christiansburg Police Department has announced the unexpected passing of a K9 officer, according to a social media post. “We’re devastated to announce the unexpected passing of K-9 Buck over the weekend as the result of liver failure from an underlying health issue,” says the department. Buck was …

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K9 Matt – CWD – Florida

CWD Matt 04157 1/1/09- 2/20/21 CWD Matt retired from Afghanistan and came to K9 Hero Haven in September of 2016. He was adopted to Steve and Dennine in Florida on 10/14/16. He was a great family dog and went everywhere with them. He had a happy, fun filled retirement life. He enjoyed traveling with his family. CWD Matt had surgery …

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K9 Puma – MWD – Tres Piedras, New Mexico

Died 2/20/21 MWD Puma Has Passed Away MWD Puma R442 has passed away today on Monday at 4:51 pm in Tres Piedras New Mexico surrounded by his pack. Memorial Service will be at “Veterans Off Grid” in Carson NM, in Taos county in about 30 days. Open to the public, all our welcome to come. Puma retired from Ft Leavenworth …

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K9 Roslan – Kalkaska, Michigan

Died 2/19/21 Handler – Sergeant Kevin Schaub It’s with great sadness that the Kalkaska Sheriff Office announces the death of former K-9 Roslan. He was a male German Shepherd, born February 18th, 2008 in Poland. The late Sheriff Abe Devol and Handler, Sergeant Kevin Schaub selected K-9 Roslan for the Kalkaska Sheriff Office in August 2009. K-9 Roslan and Handler …

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