Yearly Archives: 2023

K9 Dink – Grant, Indiana

Handler – Sheriff Garcia Grant County mourns the loss of K9 The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.The office announced the passing of Sheriff Garcia’s K9 “Dink.”Dink served as a narcotics detection K9 for eight years, before retiring in January of this year.Dink will be missed, and his service made Grant County a …

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K9 Kumar – Adams, Massachusetts

Adams Retired Police K-9 Kumar Dies Handler – Sergeant Curtis Crane The town’s beloved K-9 Kumar has died. The Police Department posted the news on its Facebook on Tuesday afternoon. “A somber atmosphere has enveloped the officers and handlers as we mourn the loss of a loyal companion, Kumar, our esteemed police K9. Kumar had been an unwavering force in …

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K9 Dexi – Fayette, Ohio

Handler – Deputy Jason Havens Fayette County Sheriff Announces Death of Retired K9 The Sheriff’s office has announced the death of a former K9 officer.We are saddened today to announce the passing of retired FCSO K-9 “Dexi” from natural causes. Dexi, age 14 served with her partner, Deputy Jason Havens.K-9 Dexi retired in 2018 at the age of 9, old …

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K9 Zeke – Moorhead, Minnesota

Handler – Officer Brett Musich Moorhead Police Department mourning the loss of K9 Zeke The Moorhead Police Dept. has announced that one of its dogs has died unexpectedly.K9 Zeke had an acute medical emergency while at home over the weekend. The dept. says officer Brett Musich took Zeke to an emergency veterinary clinic on Sat. and he died a short …

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K9 Brix – Ingham, Michigan

Handler – Sgt Macomber Ingham County K9 dog passes away An Ingham County Sheriff’s K9 dog has passed away, the Sheriff announced on social media. K9 Brix was 11 when he passed away. He worked with Sgt Macomber until the pup’s retirement in 2022. Brix served a total of eight years.

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K9 Zender – Victoria, Canada

Handler – Cst. Foley Victoria police mourn service dog who died of a brain tumor The Victoria Police Department is mourning the death of one of its service dogs. Zender recently retired from service due to a brain tumor, but died recently, according to a social media post by the VicPD.“attempts to extend his life were unfortunately unsuccessful,” read a …

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K9 Gyllian – Lake City, Florida

Died 12/1/23 LCPD mourn the loss of a retired K-9 officer Lake City Police Department officials are mourning the loss of a former K-9 officer. They announced that the retired K-9 Gyllian died on December 1st.Gyllian left the department last year and enjoyed the rest of her life with her handler, who is also an officer with the department.

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K9 Hunter – McAlester, Oklahoma

Died 11/30/23 Handler – Sgt. Chuck Sutterfield MPD mourns loss of K-9 officer The McAlester Police Department announced the passing of a K-9 officer who served more than seven years before retiring earlier this year. According to the department, Hunter, the Belgian Malinois was put to rest Nov. 30, 2023, after complications from a recent stroke.Hunter was officially retired in …

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K9 Legion – East Pennsboro, Pennsylvania

Retired K9 Legion passes away Retired K9, Legion, has passed away, according to East Pennsboro Township Police, Legion was 11 years old.Legion served the department from May 3, 2013, until he retired on July 12, 2021.Police say that Legion was battling cancer and they wanted to thank the East Pennsboro Animal Clinic for assisting with Legion’s care.

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K9 Cash – Eaton, Michigan

Handler – Deputy Aaron Campbell Eaton County K-9 dog passes away An Eaton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dog has passed away, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday. Cash served Eaton County for over seven years before retiring in 2020. Cash had previously located suspects in a Delta Township bank robbery, which involved 50 other police officers, canines, and …

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