Died 10/31/24 Handler – Deputy Gerholdt, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9 Diesel, a Manatee County Sheriff K9, has passed away while off duty.Diesel was an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois.As a respected member of the K9 unit, he seized nearly 1000 items and was a part of 168 apprehensions. In 2020 he was named “the fur missile.”He searched for …

Died – 10/30/24 Investigation launched after two police dogs found dead in vehicle Detectives are investigating the deaths of two police dogs found dead in a police vehicle in Sydney’s south.Their handler made the tragic discovery when they went to check on police dog Xtra and development dog Soldier about 12.30pm today, NSW Police said.They were at a development day …

Died – 10/30/24 Investigation launched after two police dogs found dead in vehicle Detectives are investigating the deaths of two police dogs found dead in a police vehicle in Sydney’s south.Their handler made the tragic discovery when they went to check on police dog Xtra and development dog Soldier about 12.30pm today, NSW Police said.They were at a development day …

Died – 10/30/24 Beloved former Wichita Fire Department K-9 dies The Wichita Fire Department said that former WFD accelerant detection K-9 Sporty died on Wednesday.Sporty retired from the department in 2015 following a five-year stint. She belonged to retired fire marshal Stuart Bevis.She was unofficially known as City Hall’s 11th-floor guard dog but has spent the last nine years becoming …

Died – 10/29/24 Handler – Corporal Scott Frazer ‘Thank you for your service’, Pigeon Forge police mourn passing of K-9 Brita Officials with the Pigeon Forge Police Department announced the death of K-9 Brita.She worked with her handler Corporal Scott Frazer for the past three years. She lost her battle to cancer on Tuesday.“As we lay K9 Brita to rest, …

Died – 10/29/24 Handler – Sgt. Jim Leathers Retired Greenville County K9 Officer passes away after brief illness The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said a retired K9 officer passed away after a very brief illness.According to officials, K9 Officer Josie was a 10-year-old Mantrailing Bloodhound.She was donated to the sheriff’s office in August 2014 by Dr. Teresa Medlock, DVM of …

Died – 10/28/24 Army Dog ‘Phantom’ Dies in Anti-terror Operation in J-K; Unit Recalls His Courage, Loyalty and Dedication Indian Army’s dog, Phantom lost its life life in an operation after terrorists fired upon an Army convoy near Asan, Sunderbani Sector of Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday morning.The incident happened near Asan in the Sunderbani Sector of Akhnoor. The …

Handler – Officer Tyler Struckus Former Myrtle Beach K9 officer month into retirement dies suddenly, department says A Myrtle Beach K9 officer that retired last month after a 5-year career and more than 100 arrests has died unexpectedly.The city’s police department announced Yep’s death on its Facebook page Saturday night. She was a few months shy of her eighth birthday.“For …

Died 10/26/24 Handler – Cpl. Jeremy Lathroum Hardworking Havre De Grace Police K9 Ikar Dies Police K9 Ikar, who served Havre de Grace and surrounding communities for eight years, has died.K9 Ikar was a fixture in the community, participating in numerous demonstrations at police events and was always eager to receive affection from people. K9 Ikar’s partner was Cpl. Jeremy …

Died 10/26/24 K9 killed by crocodile in Kruger National Park A K9 dog was killed by a crocodile in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Saturday, October 26.According to the KNP’s spokesperson, Isaac Phaahla, the dog, a Dobermann/bloodhound cross named Ben, was a tracking dog and a valuable member of the anti-poaching team for the past eight years. He had …