Yearly Archives: 2023

K9 Waeylin – Fayette, West Virginia

Died 1/15/23 Handler – Corporal Ryan Fox Sheriff’s office mourns K-9 bloodhound who died unexpectedly A sheriff’s department in West Virginia is mourning one of its beloved K-9 officers who died unexpectedly. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said Waeylin, a 2-year-old bloodhound, died Sunday evening. The sheriff’s office said Waeylin experienced a stomach disorder and was rushed to a veterinarian’s …

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K9 Chase – Morden, Canada

Died – 1/15/23 1st Handler – Constable Adam Hiebert 2nd Handler – Sgt Scott Edwards Morden’s first Canine PSD Chase passes away Morden’s first Canine Police Service Dog, Chase has passed away, after retiring from her service last Spring. MPS Chief Brad Neduzak shared his thoughts. “It is indeed a sad day here for all of us to see Chase …

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K9 Aron – Frankfort, Kentucky

Handler – Lt. Shane Music Retired Frankfort K-9 passes away after lymphoma battle A retired member of the Frankfort Police Department passed away on Thursday.According to the Frankfort Police Department, police K-9 Aron died after a short battle with lymphoma with his handler, Lt. Shane Music by his side. Aron was a dual-purpose German Shepherd who served the police for …

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K9 Harry – Anderson, Indiana

Died 1/10/23 Handler – Officer Darron Granger Anderson police mourn loss of K9 The Anderson Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Harry who had to be put to rest after a battle with a cancerous bone tumor in his right leg. Police said Harry’s handler, Officer Darron Granger, was by his side when Harry was put to rest …

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K9 Flex – Ann Arbor, Michigan

Handler – Officer Shafer Retired K9 Flex has passed away The Ann Arbor Police Department announced that a retired K9 officer has passed away from a terminal illness. The K9 officer, Flex, joined the department in 2018 and partnered with Sgt. Jeffrey Shafer.The department says after Flex retired he lived with the Shafer family.”We are thankful for K9 Flex’s service …

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K9 Ari – Monmouth, New Jersey

Handler – Officer Jay Aretino Monmouth County Sheriff’s K9 Dies On Monday, a funeral was held in Tinton Falls for a former police dog that worked with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.The police K-9 that died is Ari, beloved partner of retired sheriff’s officer Jay Aretino. The dog died at the age of 14.Ari was a German Shepherd that specialized …

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K9 Hondo – Lamar, Missouri

Died – 1/6/23 Handler – Deputy Toby Luce Last Ride for retired K9 “Hondo” Friday morning, January 6, 2023, was the Last Ride for retired Lamar Police Dept/Barton County K9 “Hondo”. K9 Hondo had served the Lamar Police Dept with Deputy Toby Luce, now a Barton County Deputy, from 2012 to 2021. Upon Hondo’s retirement in June 2021 he remained …

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K9 Bullet – Genesee, Michigan

Died – 1/5/23 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Shawn Sordyl Michigan K9 police officer dies of old age The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office announced the end of watch for K9 Officer Bullet on Thursday.Bullet came to the sheriff’s department in 2010 as a bomb squad K9, according to Capt. David Kennamer.Bullet was in active service for eight years and retired from …

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K9 Clyde – Winchendon, Massachusetts

Handler – Officer James Wironen A sad farewell to one of Winchendon’s finest The community is saying a sad farewell to one of its most popular residents. It was with a heavy heart that the Winchendon Police Department announced on its Facebook page the passing of the town’s first canine officer, Clyde. Officials said the public owed a debt of …

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K9 Mex – Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Handler – Sgt. Jeffrey Apgar Whitehall Police mourn loss of K9 Mex The Whitehall Township Police Department said Wednesday that K9 Mex died “following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.” K9 Mex began his career at the Whitehall Police Department in September 2014, township police said in a Facebook post.Sgt. Jeffrey Apgar has been K9 Mex’s handler and partner …

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