Monthly Archives: January 2024

K9 Sig – Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

Died – Warden Alan Curtis Retired Maine K-9 Sig crosses over the rainbow bridge An award-winning retired K-9 from Maine has passed away at the age of 13. K-9 Sig served with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for nine years. The announcement of the K-9’s death was shared by the department on social media Wednesday evening. “We …

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K9 Bak – Hawkins, Tennessee

Died – 1/30/24 Handler – Wesley Seals Sudden passing of retired K-9 ‘Bak’ leaves Seals family devastated Wesley Seals and his family lost a beloved member of their family earlier this week, and the Hawkins County law enforcement community also lost an extremely prolific and successful K-9 officer.Retired Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Bak”, passed away suddenly Tuesday night at …

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K9 Ziggy – Savannah, Georgia

Died – 1/30/24 Handler – Officer Mike Drayton Savannah Police Department mourns loss of retired K-9 Ziggy The Savannah Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their retired K-9s.Ziggy died at home on Tuesday at the age of 13.The K-9 lived with his retired handler Mike Drayton and was the department’s first gun dog, according to SPD.Ziggy was …

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K9 Duke – San Angelo – Texas

Died 1/30/24 Handler – Officer Frank Flores San Angelo PD K9, Duke, has died The San Angelo Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Duke.The department announced Duke’s crossing the rainbow bridge Wednesday afternoon.Duke served in the department for seven years and 10 months, starting in 2013. After he was retired from the department, Duke lived with his previous …

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K9 Bohdi – Milwaukie, Wisconsin

Died 1/30/24 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Jamie Arnold Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K-9 Bohdi The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office shared a somber message on social media Friday, Feb. 2, revealing the department has suffered a loss.K-9 Bohdi passed away at the age of 14 on Jan. 30, as announced in the Friday message on Facebook.MCSO noted …

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K9 Mac – MTA Police, New York

Died – 1/30/24 Handler – Officer Alison Schmitt MTA Police K9 officer ‘Mac,’ who protected Long Island commuters, dies at 7 The MTA Police K9 officer Mac, whose journey from a playful pup to a fierce protector of Long Island commuters died on Jan. 30 from lymphoma, his family said. Mac, you were my best friend, my first partner, my …

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K9 Rico – Henry, Indiana

Handler – Sergeant Williams Henry County thanks K9 ‘Rico’ for service after passing The Henry County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of K9 “Rico” after serving on the force for multiple years.Rico served as an HCSO police K9 where he participated in multiple drug enforcement efforts involving the seizure of narcotics and the apprehension of suspects. The sheriff’s office did …

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K9 Blitz – Baker, Florida

Handler – Lt. Chris Walker Baker County Sheriff’s Office shares sad news of retired K-9′s passing Baker County Sheriff Scotty Rhoden took to social media on Mon., Jan. 29 to announce the passing of one of their own.In a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office, Blitz was said to have admirably served by the side of his handler, Lt. Chris …

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K9 Nyx – Rockford, Illinois

Died 1/28/24 Handler – Officer Vargas Rockford Police K9 shot and killed, man injured during domestic call A domestic call ended in tragedy after one of Rockford Illinois Police Department’s K9 officers was killed in the line of duty. K9 Officer Nyx was fatally shot while protecting her handler on Sunday afternoon, according to officials. The incident initially happened on …

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K9 Chief – Baltimore, Maryland

Died – 1/28/24 Handler – Officer C. Strevig Baltimore County Police Department Announces Passing of Beloved K9 Chief The Baltimore County Police Department shared the sad news of the unexpected passing of K9 Chief, a dedicated member of the force for eight years. K9 Chief was known for his loyalty and commitment to serving and protecting the residents of Baltimore …

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