Yearly Archives: 2021

K9 Hutch – Beaumont, Texas

Died – 1/24/21 Handler – Officer Revia Beaumont Police mourn death of K9 ‘Hutch’ “It is with great sadness that the Beaumont Police Department reports that K9 Hutch passed away on January 24, 2021. Hutch became suddenly ill and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away in the early morning hours with his handler and family by his …

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K9 Rex – Kosciusko County, Indiana

Died 1/23/21 1st Handler – Deputy Jeff Howie 2nd Handler – Sgt. Travis Shively With heavy hearts, we announce that retired K9 Rex will be laid to rest at the Lake City Animal Clinic following the discovery of an abdominal tumor. Rex joined the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and was partnered with Deputy Jeff Howie until 2010. For …

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K9 Sharkie – Lancashire, England

Died 1/22/21 Phenomenal Lancashire Police Dog Sharkie has passed away Lancashire Police Dog Unit notified the community today (Friday, 22 January) about the passing of much-loved police dog RPD Sharkie. The tweet read: “It is with great sadness we announce that RPD Sharkie has passed away this morning. “Sharkie was a phenomenal Police Dog as anyone who had the pleasure …

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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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