K9 Zaras – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Died 12/15/20

Fort Wayne Police Department announces passing of K9 ‘Zaras’ It is with regret that we inform you that K9 Zaras passed away Tuesday, December 15 at the age of 12. Zaras was born July 26, 2008 in the Czech republic he joined the ranks of the Fort Wayne Police K9 Unit October 19 of 2009. He retired September 4, 2018 one month shy of 9 years of service. He was a fantastic police work dog and partner. In his retirement he spent his time relaxing and ensuring his human’s homestead was safe and secure. It is unfortunate that he is gone but we are lucky to have known and worked with such a wonderful animal. He will be missed by all that knew him. We can take some comfort in knowing that he is not suffering or in pain and has joined many dedicated police service dogs that have gone before him. I believe there’s a special place for peace keepers of this world that have passed on before us. That is where Zaras will be waiting. Thank you Zaras, this community will miss you and we are thankful for your service.

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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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