Yearly Archives: 2023

K9 Pooja – Belagavi, India

Police dog passes away after decade-long service Belagavi District Police on Sunday mourned the death of its esteemed colleague Pooja, a member of the District Dog Squad, that had helped it solve 178 cases. It was a German Shepherd that served the department for over a decade.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Pooja, a …

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K9 Bobo – Dothan, Alabama

Died 5/10/23 Handler – Cpl. Owens The Dothan Police Department’s Canine Unit lost one of their own after a short battle with cancer on May 10.According to a release from Dothan PD, Canine Bobo#612 began his career with the department in May 2017. Bobo has been instrumental in protecting the citizens of Dothan by assisting with locating drugs and suspects …

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K9 Bob – Carrollton, Georgia

Died 5/10/23 Handler – Officer Kane Hemingway Carrollton Police Department mourns unexpected death of young K-9 officer The Carrollton Police Department is mourning the loss of young K-9 Officer Bob. He “crossed the rainbow bridge” on May 10. His team said he was just three-years-old, and had only started working for the department about a year ago. The pup’s death …

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K9 Nox – Racine , Wisconsin

Died – 4/30/23 Handler – Deputy Clemens Racine County K-9 Nox dies of kidney failure Racine County K-9 Nox passed away Sunday, April 30 due to kidney failure. He’s the fourth K-9 the Racine County Sheriff’s Office has lost in five months.According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, on that Sunday, Nox’s partner, Deputy Clemens, noticed Nox had become lethargic …

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K9 Russell – Northumbria, England

Handler – Sergeant Gav College Retired Police Dog Russell died at the age of 14 Retired Police Dog Russell sadly died aged 14 at the start of the week. The Cocker Spaniel started his journey with the Force as a puppy in 2009 and worked as an operational search dog for eight years alongside his best friend and handler, Sergeant …

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K9 Zomby – Arkansas State Police

Died – 5/6/23 Remembering the life of a hero The Arkansas State Police are honoring the life of a K-9 officer who passed away on May 6th and laid to rest on May 7th. K-9 Officer Zomby passed away following a lengthy battle with kidney failure.Born in the Netherlands, Zomby was brought to the United States, where he served with …

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K9 Nazz – Saskatchewan, Canada

Police dog who saved Humboldt suspect dies A RCMP service dog who is credited with saving the life of a suspect near Humboldt this past winter has died, the service said.PSD Nazz was on a course in Alberta this week and died unexpectedly, the RCMP posted on social media recently. Nazz was born on October 24, 2020 and graduated with …

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K9 Django – Nablus, Israel

Died – 5/4/23 Border Police pay tribute after army dog killed in raid Israel’s armed forces paid tribute to a Border Police dog killed in action Thursday morning in a special operation in Nablus. IDF soldiers carried out a raid against the terrorists who murdered the late Lucy, Maya, and Rina Dee in the Jordan Valley in early April. The …

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K9 Wyatt – St. Albans, Vermont

Died 5/4/23 Handler – Lt. Jason Wetherby Retired St. Albans Police Department K9 dies A retired K9 officer and beloved veteran of the St. Albans Police Department has passed away, according to department officials. K9 Officer Wyatt died on May 4 after serving 10 years with his handler, Lt. Jason Wetherby, from 2009-19, according to a post on the St. …

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K9 Dixie – Barnesville, Ohio

1st Handler – Oficer Benjamin Neuhardt 2nd Handler – Officer Andrew Stewart Retired Barnesville K9 Dixie dies Dixie, a retired K9 with the Barnesville Police Department, has died after a recent diagnosis with cancer. Dixie was nearly 10 years of age.Dixie started her career in 2014 with her handler Benjamin Neuhardt and in 2016 she partnered up with Officer Andrew …

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