K9 Valor – Hernando County , Florida

Died 3/15/19
Handler – Deputy Andrews

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office says goodbye to beloved K-9

Sheriff Al Nienhuis is saddened, and deeply regrets to announce the death of K-9 Valor. While working, K-9 Valor became ill. Deputy Andrews immediately responded to Animal Emergency of Hernando, where K-9 Valor was treated by the veterinarian on duty. The HCSO veterinarian, Dr. Mike Brannan, also responded to Animal Emergency of Hernando to participate in Valor’s care. K-9 Valor was transferred to the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital in Gainesville for specialized testing and treatment. Sadly, test results revealed that K-9 Valor was suffering from lymphoma, a cancer of the blood. K-9 Valor was euthanized with his partner by his side. K-9 Valor was born on 12-08-2011. He began his career with Deputy Jeff Andrews in April of 2013 at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. K-9 Valor and Deputy Andrews had a very exciting and successful career together, keeping the citizens of Hernando County safe. Please keep Deputy Andrews, his family, and all of us at the HCSO in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of K-9 Valor.

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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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