Yearly Archives: 2023

K9 Thor – Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 veteran The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a former K9 on the force.OCSO says Thor died this week due to natural causes.Thor began his service on March 12, 2012, and was retired Dec. 14, 2016. In that time, Thor helped deputies seize 214 pounds of Methamphetamine; 10 …

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K9 Max – Franklin, Georgia

Died – 10/5/23 Beloved Georgia patrol K-9 passes away A beloved Georgia sheriff’s K-9 has passed away. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office took to social media Thursday to make the somber announcement. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Max,” the post read.K-9 Max had been trained in drug detection, …

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K9 Yaro – McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Handler – Sergeant Ross Weimer McKeesport announces death of retired K9, Yaro It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Retired K-9 Yaro, Yaro served the City of McKeesport police for over ten years. Yaro enjoyed his last years at home with his family and will be deeply missed by his favorite human and partner, Sgt Ross Weimer, …

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K9 Si – Goshen, Wyoming

Handler – Sergeant Herb Irons Valued sheriff’s office K-9 laid to rest A remarkable sight could be seen on US-Highway 26 Friday afternoon. Slowly headed towards Torrington from the State Line with all lights on, a long convoy of police cars representing nearly every Goshen department headed towards town on their way to the Goshen County Sheriff’s Office.With every vehicle …

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K9 Barry – Lake Charles, Louisiana

Handler – Sgt. Michael Treadway Retired Lake Charles Police K-9 Barry laid to rest The Lake Charles Police Department has announced that retired K-9 Barry has been laid to rest at the age of 15.K-9 Barry served at the Lake Charles Police Department as a dual-purpose K-9. He was hired in March of 2012 and worked alongside Sgt. Michael Treadway …

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K9 Deebo – Harris, Georgia

Died 10/1/23 K9 Deebo died of complications from swallowing a reward K9 Deebo died of complications from swallowing a reward during a demonstration at the F. D. Roosevelt State Park at 2970 GA- 190 in Pine Mountain.A few days after the demonstration, K9 Deebo became ill. He had multiple surgeries to unblock his bowel passages, but he developed sepsis, and …

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K9 Odin – Tāmaki Makaurau, New Zealand

Handler – Constable Casey Hero NZ police dog notorious for hunting ‘baddest of criminals’ put down after cancer battle A hero police dog who was known for hunting and catching the “baddest of criminals” has been put down after a short battle with cancer.Oden, 5, had been part of Tāmaki Makaurau police dog section for a number of years, gaining …

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K9 Major – Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Handler – Nick Place Retired Manitowoc K9 Show Talents One More Time Before Passing Retired Manitowoc PD K9 Major recently passed away from cancer complications. He served as a dual-purpose working dog for Manitowoc PD from 2015 through 2022. K9 Major deployed on numerous traffic stops, building searches, tracks, evidence searches, and SWAT and Metro Drug assists. He had countless …

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