Died – 7/29/24 Handler – Sgt. Justin Francis Marion, Ill. police K-9 dies 3 days before retirement Marion Police report the passing of a beloved K-9.According to a release from the Marion Police Department, Loeki, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, was with the department for more than 12 years. They say she died Monday morning, July 29.“It was initially planned for …
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K9 Chandler – Temple University, Pennsylvania
Died – 7/28/24 Handler – Officer Natalie Sherman Temple University Police K9 Chandler dies A Temple University police K9 passed away due to a medical condition on Sunday. The Temple Public Safety Facebook page posted the announcement, writing in part, “It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart we announce K9 Chandler passed away today due to a medical …
Read More »K9 Rocker – Marinette, Wisconsin
Handler – Sergeant Mike Sievert. Marinette County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of retired K9 Rocker The Marinette County Sheriff’s Office is remembering one of its longtime K9 deputies.In a Facebook post Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office announced the death of K9 Rocker, who served the Marinette County community from 2010-2017.Rocker spent his retirement with his handler, retired Sergeant Mike Sievert.
Read More »K9 Babe – Summit, Colorado
Handler – Officer Sarah Frost Colorado sheriff’s office K9 dies after medical emergency Summit County Sheriff’s Office K9 Baby “Babe” Blue has died at age 3.The sheriff’s office announced the passing of the Babe on Monday, saying the dog died last week due to a medical condition involving a colonic torsion.A German Shorthair Pointer originally from Hungary, Babe served with …
Read More »K9 Broder – Cando, North Dakota
Died – 7/26/24 Handler – Agent Nate Miller Retired K9 Broder has a new assignment patrolling the streets of Heaven now. His work on earth is done. We are praying for Agent Nate Miller, his family and friends as they get through this difficult time.Thank you to Cando’s Village for your support. We are grateful we were able to help …
Read More »K9 Ken – Dickson, Tennessee
Handler – Officer Jacob Brake Dickson County K-9 officer has died A beloved K-9 officer that served the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office has died, according to social media.The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office posted the announcement on their Facebook page. The dog, Deputy Ken, fell ill and died.“Please pray for his handler Jacob Brake and the sheriff’s office during this difficult …
Read More »K9 Nox – Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Handler – Officer Dawn Hanizeski Award-winning Oak Creek Police K9 Nox who logged ‘extremely successful career’ has died Former Oak Creek Police K9 Nox, who had an “extremely successful career,” according to his handler, has died.Nox was a German shepherd from the Netherlands. His handler, Officer Dawn Hanizeski, initially took ownership of her former patrol partner after he retired with …
Read More »K9 Axe – Hayward, North Carolina
Died 7/26/24 Handler – Deputy Hayden Green K-9 passes away ‘unexpectedly’ after over 6 years of service The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of the department’s K-9s recently passed away “unexpectedly” following over six years of service. Deputies said the K-9, Axe, started working with his handler in 2018.According to deputies, during Axe’s time with his handler, they …
Read More »K9 Ammo – Sugar Creek, Missouri
Sugar Creek, Missouri community bids farewell to retired police K-9, Ammo The community of Sugar Creek, Missouri, said goodbye to Ammo, a retired police K-9, who was put to sleep after doctors found a tumor in his neck.A police car procession was held in his honor, starting from the Sugar Creek Police Department and ending at the Independence Animal Hospital. …
Read More »K9 Elsa – Gwinnett, Georgia
Died – 7/25/24 Handler – Sgt. Dan Larsen Retired Gwinnett Police K9 Dies After Battle With Spine Illness After spending nearly seven years with Gwinnett County Police, and battling a spine illness for some time, former K9 officer Elsa has died, police said Monday.Elsa, a Belgian Malinois, was put to rest Thursday, police said. The nature of the spine illness …
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