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 …

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 …

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 …

Died 1/21/21 Handler – Deputy Dempsey Much has been said about the bond between a man and his dog. That bond goes to a whole new level, though, when you talk about a law enforcement officer and his K9 partner. The term “man’s best friend” is too clichéd to even begin to touch the depth of this bond. When Dep. …

Today we said goodbye to K-9 Loco (Retired) #53. He was an active, energetic retired K-9. One we enjoyed seeing every year at water training. Loco was special. He was the first Belgian Malinois at Canton PD. Something that turned the tide of what is capable in Police K9’s. Loco, your career, service, and memory will not be forgotten. Go …

Died 1/26/21 Handler – Sgt. Jeff Swiatkowski It’s with heavy heart that we make the announcement of our beloved retired Westfield Police K9 Lopez’s passing on 1/26/2021. Lopez was loyal and dedicated servant to the Westfield Police Department and the City of Westfield from 2011 to 2019. After retirement, Lopez lived with his handler, Sgt. Jeff Swiatkowski, as a family …

Died – 1/26/21 Handler – Cpl. Jerry Britting Hinesville Police Department puts down K9 Zorza Local law enforcement members from Liberty County and Hinesville met Tuesday for a memorial service honoring a beloved K9. Zorza, who served the Hinesville Police Department for many years, was put down on Jan. 26 after suffering hip dysplasia and related infections. It was a …

Died 1/26/21 Sadly, Muskingum County S.O. (Ohio) lost one of their K9s this past week. At the young age of 5, K9 Narco was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and is no longer with us. K9 Narco lived and trained constantly for putting bad guys in jail and keeping his handler safe. He’ll be next to impossible to replace! …

Died – 1/25/21 Handler – Officer Kyle Mortensen The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Ryker on 1/25/21 due to brain cancer. K9 Ryker served with the Farmington Police Department with his handler, Officer Kyle Mortensen. K9 Ryker was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and became Lifetime Members of the C.P.W.D.A. joining …

Handler – Corporal Dan Bemerer We are sad to announce the passing of one of our beloved Canine, Vax. He served the people of Hamilton County with his handler, Corporal Dan Bemerer, for over 7 years. Vax conducted approximately 200 deployments with 50 apprehensions. We will miss him dearly.