K9 Caryk – Shawano, Wisconsin

Died – 8/28/21

Handler – Officer Thaves 

Shawano P.D.’s K9 Caryk put to rest after 7 years of service

Shawano police are paying tribute to a loyal and beloved companion who served diligently with the Department for seven long years. On Sunday, the Shawano Police Department shared on Facebook that K9 Caryk was put to rest on Saturday due to health complications. According to the Department, before his passing, K9 Caryk had fallen ill and was taken to a local veterinarian’s office where they discovered the growth of a tumor that had caused internal bleeding. As a result, K9 Caryk was put down on August 28, while surrounded by his handler, Officer Thaves, and her family. Shawano Police Department shared a heartfelt post honoring K9 Caryk and his seven years of service: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the Shawano Police Department is announcing the passing of SPD K9 Caryk. K9 Caryk had suddenly fallen ill and was taken for care to PAW Health Network in Kronenwetter. Veterinarians then discovered the growth of a tumor which was causing him to bleed internally. K9 Caryk was put to rest on Saturday, August 28, 2021 with his hander, Officer Thaves, and her family, by his side. K9 Caryk has dedicated seven years of service to the citizens of Shawano. K9 Caryk and Officer Thaves have been responsible for numerous drug related arrests, tracking and locating of suspects, as well as assisting in searches for missing persons. K9 Caryk is a true hero, we will be forever grateful for his service. K9 Caryk End of Watch 08/28/2021

 

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Submitted By Jim Cortina

James A. Cortina has been involved with police dogs since 1972 and currently on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Jim has been appointed as Treasurer since its inception in 1991. Jim is one of the charter members of the C.P.W.D.A. organization. Since 1975 he has been a certified professional dog trainer and received his Master Trainer Certification in 1985. During his career he has provided armed K-9 strike crowd control for security agencies in Connecticut and out of state security companies. In conjunction with other members of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Board of Directors, he helped to draft Connecticut Statute 53-247(e) "Intentional Injury or Killing of Police K-9" which was passed by the Senate in 1993 and also assisted in implementing the prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award in 1992. In 1993 he helped coordinate the North American Police Work Dog Association Nationals in New London, Connecticut. He was appointed Training Director for the New London County Work Dog Association from 1985-1987. He performed decoy work for Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. in police K-9 demonstrations, trained several local police department canines, and coordinated training workshops for out-of-state police departments. He participated in the United States Police K-9 Association Trials in Croton on Hudson, New York in 1985 as a decoy. He is an avid photographer and received photography awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991 and currently takes photographs for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc.
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