K9 Memorials

Retired Texarkana K9 officer dies at 13 Retired K9 Officer Boston has died at the age of 13, the Texarkana Police Department announced on Thursday.Boston served the police department from 2013 until his retirement in 2019. The police department said he was more than a working dog, he was a protector, partner and a loyal friend to his handler and …

Died 1/2/25 Handler – Officer Rittimann Midlothian mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer Vito It is with heavy hearts that the Midlothian Police Department announces the passing of one of our own. K9 Officer Vito, who faithfully served the citizens of Midlothian for five years, has lost his battle with a series of debilitating health issues. Yesterday Officer Vito …

Died 1/2/25 Handler – Officer Richard Montanez The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kai at the age of 14 years old on 1/2/25. K9 Kai served the Norwalk Police Department with distinction February 2012 to August 2020 and was handled by Officer Richard Montanez. Kai held several certifications. Kai assisted …

Handler – Master Deputy M. Hook New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 Oscar The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) announced the passing of one of their K9 members.“K9 Oscar, a dedicated and loyal member of our team, who was laid to rest last week,” the sheriff’s office said.K9 Oscar began serving in 2016 and worked …

Died – 12/31/24 Handler – Deputy Lucas Bedenbaugh K-9 dies of ‘natural causes’ in Columbia County A K-9 deputy with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office died of “natural causes” this week.Officials say K-9 Arko died suddenly in his kennel on New Year’s Eve. He was not on duty at the time.A necropsy of the dog was performed at the Compassion …

Handler – Lieutenant Brandon Caton Salisbury Police Department mourns death of K9 Miso, who served SPD for long time Maryland With great sadness, SPD shares the passing of retired K9 Miso, who crossed the rainbow bridge earlier today, surrounded by his loving family.Miso began his proud service with the City of Salisbury in October of 2011 and marked the initiation …

Died 12/30/24 Handler – Officer M. Barnette Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born police dog who ended his watch on December 30, 2024.K9 Blitz faithfully served the department alongside his partner, Officer M. Barnette, for four years.HPD stated that Blitz’s courage will never …

Died 12/26/24 Handler – Cpl. Parker Madeen. Starkville Police announces passing of K9 Kojack Sad news out of Starkville today.The Starkville Police Department announces the passing of K9 Kojack.The department says Kojack passed away unexpectedly while in a boarding facility on December 26th.The police pup was a member of the Starkville Police Department since September 30, 2021.The department ended their …

Died 12/30/24 Knoxville Mourns the Loss of Beloved Retired K9 Officer Gunner at Age 13 The Knoxville Police Department is in mourning following the death of one of its former four-legged officers, K9 Gunner. The retired police dog passed away at the age of 13, as confirmed on Wednesday by a department social media post. “We are saddened by the …

Died 12/29/24 Handler – Sgt. Donald Florance Retired North Chicago police canine dies after serving 7 years with police department A former North Chicago police canine who retired in 2020 has died after serving seven years with the department, during which time he suffered a duty-related injury.North Chicago Police Department Canine Yaku retired from the department in late 2020. He …