Handler – Deputy Skip Kindig
The service of a Blount County Sheriff’s Office K-9 has come to an end with the passing of Luna, a German shorthaired pointer. Sheriff James Berrong announced Friday via a Facebook post that the dog died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer days earlier. Luna had served with BCSO since 2017 and was assigned to the corrections unit to help keep contraband out of the jail facility. She was purchased through a private citizen’s donation. Luna worked with BCSO Deputy Skip Kindig, who, along with his family and Luna’s “Sheriff’s Office K-9 family,” was with her when she passed, the post states. “Everyone who met Luna loved her,” the post states. “She was sweet-natured and loving. We will miss you, Luna.”