K9 Memorials

K9 Mocha – Blakely, Georgia

Died – 12/3/22 Handler – Deputy Rollins Davis Blakely Police says goodbye to K9 officer The Blakely Police Department was saddened to announce on Saturday the loss of not only a k9-unit but a friend. According to a release from the Blakely Police Department, Mocha, a revered member of the community, was put down on Saturday after her health took …

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K9 Indy – Ocean County, New Jersey

Handler – Officer Bernadette Warren K9 Sheriff Indy dies at age 5 The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning after the death of Sheriff K9 Indy earlier this month. The Sheriff’s Office says Indy died peacefully with her handler, Sheriff’s Officer Bernadette Warren, by her side. Indy died after a brief fight with cancer. She was only five. Although …

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K9 Rani – Shoranur, India

A police sniffer dog in Shoranur police sub-division named Rani passed away on Friday.The eight-year-old dog had served the police force since 2016. Apart from the usual investigation duties, Rani had been deployed for VIP security at several places, including Guruvayur.

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K9 Kelli – Cook, Illinois

Handler – Sgt. Erik Roedel Bloodhound set to retire dies from cancer The Cook County Sheriff’s Department is remembering a special dog who helped save lives and whose name had a special meaning.The bloodhound’s name was in memory of Kelli Joy O’Laughlin. The K9’s career included taking part in more than 1,000 searches.Her first mission was for a suicidal man …

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K9 Lynde – New York State Police

Died 12/1/22 Handler – Trooper Kevin P. Connors Rest in Peace, “Lynde,” New York State Police K9 It is with deep regret that the New York State Police announces the death of K9 Lynde (retired).K9 “Lynde” passed away on December 1, 2022, at the age of 11. K9 Lynde began training with her handler, Trooper Kevin P. Conners, Troop D …

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K9 Taz – South Coffeyville, Oklahoma

Died 12/7/22 South Coffeyville Police K-9 to be laid to rest One of South Coffeyville Police Department (SCPD)’s K9 will be laid to rest, according to SCPD. An officer with SCPD said K9 Taz has underlying medical conditions that can not be treated and will be laid to rest on Dec. 7, 2022.Taz was born on Jan. 19, 2015 and …

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K9 Cairo – Cincinnati, Ohio

Handler – Specialist Michael Harper Cincinnati police mourn loss of K-9 officer Cincinnati police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer who recently died due to medical complications. Cairo has been with the police force since 2014 patrolling the streets with his handler Police Specialist Michael Harper.The dog was trained for patrol, SWAT, tracking, and drug detection.“We ask that …

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K9 Wrecker – Lenexa, Kansas

Retired Lenexa K9 named Wrecker passes away A retired Lenexa Police Department K9 has passed away, the police department says. According to a post on Twitter, Wrecker was born in the Netherlands in 2009 and subsequently joined the Lenexa Police Department in 2012.Like all of the police department’s other K9s, Wrecker was trained in narcotics detection and criminal apprehension. After …

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K9 Aslan – Santa Ana, California

Handler – Corporal Martinez Santa Ana police dog dies of cancer The Police Department announced the passing of K-9 Aslan on Tuesday evening. Aslan was a member of the force for six years, partnering with Corporal S. Martinez, the Police Department said.The Police Department would regularly update the public on Aslan’s exploits and outfits. In 2018, Aslan was credited in …

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K9 Jett – Pretoria, South Africa

Search for missing K9 called off after Jett presumed dead Search efforts for Healthy Hound Missing Pet Search K9 Jett have gone from rescue to body recovery. Jett went missing after falling down a manhole in Pretoria on Sunday. He was tracking a missing Jack Russell in the Hartbeesspruit nature area when he fell.Pretoria Rekord reported his handler, Diane Logie, …

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