Died – 6/6/24 Handler – Sgt. April Sharpeta Maryland Officials Mourn the Loss of Beloved NRP K-9 Badger On June 6, the Maryland Natural Resources Police bid farewell to K9 Badger, a distinguished member of their team known for his spirited “Honey Badger” personality. Partnered with Sgt. April Sharpeta, K9 Badger served the force with distinction since joining in 2013, …

Died 6/15/24 Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office police dog dies from unexpected illness The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a four-legged colleague after a rapid, unexpected illness.Police Dog Deputy Rudy got sick on Friday, June 14, from a rare and unpreventable condition. Despite emergency treatment, and his characteristic determination, Rudy died early Saturday morning, June 15, with …

Troy police dog dies after 8 years of service It is with great sadness that we announce K9 Bruiser passed away due to health issues/complications. For the past eight years, K9 Bruiser has loyally served the Troy Police Department.

Greenville Co. Sheriff’s Office ‘hearts are broken’ after K-9′s death Handler – Deputy Mike Derosa The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon that Dooley, a member of their K-9 unit, has died.In a Facebook post, the GCSO explained that “after 9 years of service to GCSO, our beautiful 13 year old Belgian Malinois/Shepherd mix, finally met the fight he …

Handler – Deputy Andrew Bright Fresno County Sheriff K-9 Arco passes away A retired K-9 from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office passed away at 10 and a half years old, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday. Arco was a Belgian Malinois who was born on Oct. 14, 2013, in the Netherlands. Sheriff’s officials say he arrived in the …

Cheshire and North Wales police dog unit mourn loss of legendary ‘thief catcher’ RPD Fiona Cheshire and North Wales Police Dog Alliance have announced the sudden and peaceful passing of Retired Police Dog (RPD) Fiona, a highly respected and beloved former member of their team.RPD Fiona, who fell seriously ill at home yesterday, was with her loving family in her …

Handler – Officer Bill Morgan Nashville police mourn death of retired K9 The Metro Nashville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9s.MNPD said retired K9 Ruger has died.Ruger and his partner, Officer Bill Morgan, worked together to perform protective sweeps during some of Nashville’s largest events to ensure everyone’s safety.“He was an exceptional bomb detection …

Died 6/13/24 Handler – Lt. S. Casey Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Rock K9 Rock faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018, when he retired.Rock was dual certified in patrol and narcotics detection.He passed peacefully with his handler Lt. S. Casey and other family members by his side.

Died – 6/13/24 Handler – Lieutenant Patrick Flanagan The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Tonka at the age of 10 years old on 6/13/24 who was partnered with Lieutenant Patrick Flanagan with the Waterford Police Department in Connecticut. Lieutenant Flanagan made the agonizing decision to have K9 Tonka euthanized which no …

K9 Sampson – Albany, Wyoming Handler – Lieutenant Huston Albany County Sheriff’s Office mourning the death of K9 Samson The Albany County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of K9 Samson.The post reads in part “Although we are deeply saddened by the passing of K9 Samson, we are inspired by the unwavering dedication and loyalty he showed to Lieutenant Huston …