Yearly Archives: 2021

K9 Dozer – Racine, Wisconsin

Died – 2/9/21 Handler – Officer Melby It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of retired Racine Police K9 Dozer. This afternoon Dozer passed away with his family by his side at age 11. K9 Dozer worked for Racine PD from 2012 until he retired two years ago. For years Dozer risked his life and did everything …

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K9 Nevo – North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania

North Fayette Township Police Department K9 Nevo Dies It was learned on Tuesday that the North Fayette Police Department’s K9 Nevo died. The news caused other departments to send their condolences to the officers of the North Fayette Township Police Department, including the Findlay Township Police Department. “It is with great sadness today that we learned of the passing of …

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K9 Rony – MWD

Handler – Hailey Goetz MWD Rony has passed away It is with heavy heart that we share that program member, U.S. Air Force (R) MWD “RONY V362”, has passed away from health complications. Rony honorably served with the 366th Security Forces Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho , from 2013 – 2020. Rony came into our program last …

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K9 Dona – MWD

EOW: MWD Dona1 P037, USN, CNRSW, EDD AUG2007- 09FEB 2021 MWD Dona came to 32nd st in Oct of 2009 as part of the massive Securitas mess. She had serious outing issues, but had super drive and a brilliant nose. Her and I spent alot of time after my knee injury, just hanging out in her kennel, do ball and …

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K9 Rocky – Reading, Pennsylvania

Handler – Officer Joshua Frost It is once again with great sadness that we post the passing of a Reading hero K9. Rocky was among the first three selected to restart the Reading K9 Unit. He was handled by FTO Joshua Frost, and specialized in patrol and explosive detection. Rocky is now the final K9 to pass from the 2008 …

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K9 Sophie – Richmond, Virginia

Died 2/5/21 It is with heavy hearts we ask you to join us in remembering the life and service of retired Richmond Police K-9 “Sophie”. Sophie peacefully passed away in the presence of her loving family on February 5th, 2021. Sophie was a 15 year old, gentle Labrador Retriever whose excellent nose dedicated 5 years of service to aiding the …

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K9 Askel – Shelby County, Alabama

Died – 2/5/21 Handler – Sgt. Jud Barnes Barnes, SCSO say goodbye to another K9 partner Sgt. Jud Barnes of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is the second SCSO officer this year to have to part with a longtime K9 partner. Patrol dog Aksel, a German Shepherd who passed away Feb. 5, served from 2009-2015 and was the same age …

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K9 Rue – Rockhampton, Australia

Died 2/3/21 Handler – Senior Constable O’Sullivan PD Rue passes away We are sad to report the passing of Police Dog (PD) Rue this week in Rockhampton. Six-and-a-half-year-old PD Rue was a valued member of the Capricornia District Dog Squad, based in Rockhampton, where she nobly served the Capricornia District since June 2016. Unfortunately, she recently became unwell with an …

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K9 Zidan – Newport News Police, Virgina

Died – 2/2/21 Handler – Sgt. Pennington Unfortunately we have to announce the passing of another one of our retired K-9s. K-9 Zidan passed away this morning with his former handler Sgt. Pennington by his side. K-9 Zidan retired from the Newport News Police K-9 Unit on May 22, 2017 after a distinguished career as a dual purpose member of …

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K9 Vasco – Elk Grove, California

Handler – Officer Greg Moore We regret to inform our supporters of the passing of retired K9 Vasco. K9 Vasco passed away peacefully at the Franklin Ranch Pet Hospital, he was 13 years old. K9 Vasco served the citizens of Elk Grove from 12-04-2009 to 02-26-2014. K9 Vasco was partnered with Officer, now Sergeant, Greg Moore. After his career came …

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