K9 Memorials

Died – 6/1/23 Former Dothan Police K9 dog passes away Former Dothan Police K9 passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home due to advanced age. According to Dothan Police Facebook post, Canine Zipo began his career with the department in 2009 and remained there for seven years until retiring in 2016. After he retired, he lived out the rest …

Died 6/1/23 Handler – Sgt. Joe Wojcik Shelby Township Police lose K-9 Morpheus Among Wednesday morning’s news reports was this sorrowful post about the loss of a service dog at one of Macomb County’s police departments: “With great sadness, the Shelby Township Police Department announces the passing of K-9 Morpheus, who passed away June, 1, 2023 from natural causes. Please …

Died 5/31/23 Handler – Officer Marc Keske North Chicago Police Department announces death of retired canine who worked in department for years The North Chicago Police Department announced that one of their retired police canines recently died after previously serving several years on the force. The department made the announcement Tuesday morning, saying “it is with heavy heart” to announce …

Died 5/28/23 Handler – Officer Jeffrey Condon The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Tengo on 5/28/23 at the age of 9 years old who was partnered with Officer Jeffrey Condon for 7 years with the Vernon Police Department. K9 Tengo retired a month ago and had served Vernon from 2016 …

Handler – Louis Salinaro Providence police mourning after retired K-9 passes away The department said Gero served with the uniform division for almost seven years and assisted with several drug arrests and investigations throughout his career. “K-9 Gero worked alongside his partner, Louis Salinaro, who retired from the Providence Police following 32 years of service,” the department said. The department …

Handler Jack Harlan Juri, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office beloved K9 Juri has died.Juri had a sudden medical emergency and passed away, according to an announcement posted on the department’s Facebook page.“Juri was a phenomenal asset to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Taskforce.” the sheriff’s office said. The dog’s handler was the sheriff himself, Jack Harlan. Juri …

Died 5/26/23 Wake County K9 accidentally killed by Knightdale officer A Wake County K-9 was shot and killed while searching for a suspect with his handler, a sheriff’s deputy, early Friday morning. K-9 Santos, a German shepherd, joined the Wake County Sheriff’s Office in 2016, making him the longest-serving K-9, according to the sheriff’s office.The K-9 and his handler were …

Died – 5/26/23 Handler – Sergeant Steve Salerno The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Lou on 5/26/23 at the age of almost 13 years old who was partnered with Sergeant Steve Salerno with the Southington Police Department. K9 Lou retired in 2021 and had served Southington from 11/14/13 to 8/19/21 …

Died 5/25/23 The North Ridgeville Police Department on Monday announced the death of K-9 Leo.Leo, who died on May 25, used his paws to enforce the laws for 7.5 years.Officials said Leo was certified in narcotics and patrol work, adding that his presence will be missed.

Died – 5/25/23 Clayton County K-9 dies after medical emergency A Clayton County K-9 died after a medical emergency last week, police say. At 2 p.m. on May 25, ‘Wade’ suffered a medical emergency inside a patrol car while at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Officers rushed the K-9 to a nearby medical facility, where a veterinarian said the dog passed away. It …