K9 Memorials

Handler – Corporal Dan Smith Retired Redmond Police K-9 passes away at 12 Remington or ‘Remy,’ the retired Redmond Police Remy and his handler, Corporal Dan Smith, had 94 captures along with other drug and gun seizures, the department said.For the five years of his retirement, “Remy loved going on walks and protecting the family’s yard from birds and squirrels,” …

Handler – Lt. Jason Copley Springfield Police mourn the loss of K9 Officer Rocky The Springfield Police Department’s (SPD) retired K9 officer, Rocky, died at home last week.“Rocky was rare. Regardless of the hour, the grind, or the conditions, he lived to serve,” said Rocky’s handler, Lt. Jason Copley. “He served us well with a smile on his face, a …

Handler – Deputy Chris Bedell From drug-busting service dog to family friend: Retired MCSO K9 Merlin’s end of watch The soulful brown eyes of an aging German Shepherd stared up at retired K-9 Deputy Chris Bedell. It was a warm and sunny Friday outside Bedell’s home, and he smiled as he reached down to rub the face of his partner, …

Handler – Sgt. Barabasch Retired Canal Fulton Police Department K-9 Bishop dies The Canal Fulton Police Department is mourning the passing of retired K-9 Bishop, whose four paws enforced the laws for eight years.“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Retired K-9 Bishop, a truly dedicated and courageous partner to Sgt. Josh Barabasch, and beloved member …

Died – 3/29/25 Handler – Cpl. Tyler Garlick Connellsville community says final goodbye to K-9 Ambroos during his last ride The Connellsville community lined the streets on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to K-9 Officer Ambroos.K-9 Ambroos had been battling cancer over the last few months and officially retired from the force on March 24. The disease had rapidly …

Died – 3/29/25 K9 Diesel – Vitoria, Canada Police dog Diesel passes away, remembered for ‘legacy of service, love, and loyalty’ The Integrated Canine Service is remembering Victoria Police Service Dog (PSD) Diesel, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 14.The German Shepherd died on Saturday, March 29, after a distinguished career with the Victoria Police K-9 …

Died – 3/26/25 Handler – Officer S. Roberts Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Tasha The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of one of its retired K9 members.K9 Tasha faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2014 to 2022, when she retired.Tasha was a firearm and explosive detection K9.She passed …

Died – 3/28/25 Handler – Investigator Robbie Haynes Retired Franklin County K9 passes away A retired Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K9 passed away Friday.K9 Titan retired in 2022 and spent the rest of his life with his handler, Investigator Robbie Haynes, who is now with the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.FCSO got him in 2017. He was 11 years old when …

Handler – Sergeant Costin Beloved K9 Deputy Bodi Remembered For Loyalty, Courage At Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office The Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most steadfast partners, K9 Deputy Bodi, who was laid to rest this past week after a brief battle with illness.Bodi, who joined the force in 2019, served alongside …

Handler – Officer Dubon Beloved Alameda police K-9 ‘Argo’ passes away A beloved police dog that served with the Alameda Police Department for five years has passed away, according to a post from the department. “Argo” served the Alameda community from 2014 until 2019 until his retirement, Alameda PD said.During his years of service, police said Argo was involved in …