Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Liv – Port Huron, Michigan

Handler – Lt Chad Smith PHPD mourns loss of retired police dog, Liv The Port Huron Police Department is mourning one of its own.Liv, a 13-year-old black Labrador retriever who served the city from 2012 to 2016, was euthanized this week due to deteriorating health conditions, according to a press release from the department.Liv was initially trained by Leader Dogs …

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K9 Sol – Wichita, Kansas

Wichita Police K-9 dies after short battle with cancer The Wichita Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers, Sol.The police department said after feeling unwell, Sol was taken to the vet where tests revealed multiple tumors. He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, which spread rapidly.“Despite a brave fight and the best efforts …

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K9 Yogi – Las Vegas, Nevada

Died 10/10/24 Handler – Las Vegas police K9 passes away at 9 Police said patrol dogs are used to find suspects who hide from police and as a less-lethal force option to de-escalate suspects in violent situations.“K9 Yogi was an exceptional police dog and partner,” Metro police said. “Despite being a cancer survivor and all-around tough dog, he passed away …

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K9 Stryker – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Died 10/10/24 Handler – Sgt. Jonathan Reppert Retired police K-9 dies after three-year career in Lancaster city A retired Lancaster city police dog has died 11 days from his tenth birthday after a three-year career and five years as a house dog, according to the department. K9 Stryker was euthanized Thursday night because he was experiencing severe pain while walking, …

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K9 Kodak – Richanld, South Carolina

Died 10/10/24 Handler – Samantha Ramirez S.C. Sheriff’s Office K-9 Dies from Injuries Sustained Tracking Suspect A Richland County K-9 died Thursday from injuries sustained while tracking a suspect, the sheriff’s department announced.K-9 Kodak, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd, is the second K-9 line-of-duty death for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department this year. He was injured during a foot pursuit early …

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K9 Finn – Montgomery, Tennessee

Died – 10/8/24 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of retired K9 Finn On Tuesday afternoon, officers from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office gathered outside the Animal House Veterinary Clinic to say goodbye to K9 Finn one last time.“Finn faithfully served as a companion and partner with the Sheriff’s Office,” the MCSO said.Finn served from January 2017 to January 2022. …

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K9 Juno – West Mercia, England

“Brave and loyal” police dog dies after sudden illness Tributes have been paid to a “brave and loyal” police dog Juno who has died.The West Mercia Police dog was laid to rest yesterday (Monday October 7) after a short and sudden illness. A spokesperson for the force said: “Juno’s dedication, bravery, and loyalty were unmatched.”His presence will be deeply missed …

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K9 Jagger – Saratoga Springs, Florida

Died – 10/7/24 Handler – Deputy Nic Denno Retired Saratoga Springs police K-9 mourned A retired police K-9 in Saratoga County is being mourned.Jagger worked with Deputy Nic Denno from 2015 to 2019, and now lived with Denno’s family.He was trained in patrol tracking and narcotics detection, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said.Jagger died at the vet on Monday after …

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K9 Erco – Somers Point, New Jersey

Died – 10/ 7/24 Handler – Sgt. Richard Dill Retired Somers Point police dog Erco dies A retired police dog that worked with the city’s Police Department for seven years has died, the department said Monday. Erco started his career in 2013 before retiring in 2020. He was described as a protector, friend and valuable to the department.”Thank you for …

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