Died – 5/12/20
We are saddened to report the passing of CHP K9 Laika. Laika was surrounded by her family when she passed away from cancer on May 12, 2020. Laika had an amazing career before her retirement in April 2018. Laika graduated the California Highway Patrol on September 8, 2011. During her career, Laika located more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine, $3 million in drug money, 961 pounds of marijuana, 225 pounds of cocaine, and 23 pounds of heroin. In retirement, when she wasn’t teaching K9 Beny everything she learned, Laika spent her time lounging around the pool eating popsicles and looking for table scraps. Laika will always have a special place in everyone’s heart at the CHP Merced Area and she will be truly missed.