K9 Memorials

K9 Dixi – Williamsburg, South Carolina

Handler – Sgt. R. Lee Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of retired K9 deputy Dixi The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced the passing of retired K9 Deputy Dixi.Dixi retired from WCSO after 10 years of service in September 2021.Handler Sgt. R. Lee and his family adopted K9 Dixi upon her retirement

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K9 Rocky – Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe PD announces the passing of retired K-9 Rocky On Wednesday, April 6, 2023, officials of the Monroe Police Department announced that its retired K-9, Rocky, has passed away. Rocky began serving in February 2014 and retired approximately two years ago. Rocky dedicated the majority of his life serving the citizens of Monroe. Rocky will be missed!

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K9 Raven – Stafford, New Jersey

Died 4/5/23 Handler – Patrolman Brandon Haines Retired Stafford Police K-9 Raven Passes Stafford Township Police Department celebrated K-9 Raven’s retirement back in July of 2022 after 6 years of service. The police department sadly announced on Wednesday, April 5, the passing of the same K-9, Raven. Stafford Police shared:W ith a heavy heart, we announce the passing of K-9 …

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K9 Kantor – Rowan, North Carolina

Died 4/4/23 Handler – Billy Basinger K-9 died of heat exhaustion in SUV in ‘tragic accident,’ officials say after investigation Officials said that the April death of a K-9 serving with the Rowan Sheriff’s Office was a tragic accident. The sheriff’s office conducted a three-month-long investigation that reached several conclusions about what happened to Kantor, and described the incident as …

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K9 Uma – Erie, New York

Died 4/3/23 Handler – Deputy Reeves Erie County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Uma With profound sadness, the ECSO announces the passing of Cadaver Detection K9 Uma after her battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Her handler, Deputy Reeves, spent the past few hours with her last night before she passed. Uma was 10 years old. K9 Uma …

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K9 Chase – South Simcoe, Canada

Died 4/3/23 Handler – Const. Brett Jacques South Simcoe Police mourn passing of K9 coworker All dogs go to heaven, as the saying goes, and heaven just gained another good dog with the passing of retired police dog Chase. Ontario’s South Simcoe Police are mourning the passing of retired police dog Chase. Police say the retired K9 passed away on …

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K9 Axl – Burton, Michigan

Died – 4/3/23 Handler – Officer Brenden Stocker K-9 officer dies due to cancer complications A Burton Police Department K-9 officer has died after his health rapidly declined due to his recent diagnosis of lymphoma, according to Chief Brian Ross. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 4 after the police department took the officer, Axl, to the Heritage Animal …

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K9 Bella – Prince George, Maryland

1st Handler – Cpl. Ritchie Smith 2nd Handler – Cpl. Michael Cicale ‘Rest easy hero’: Prince George’s County police mourn passing of K-9 Bella Bella, a bloodhound and special operations K-9 for the Prince George’s County Police Department has passed away at 13 years old, police announced on social media Monday. Police said Bella helped find multiple missing people and …

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K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio

Died 4/2/23 K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio Handler – Officer Emde Heath police announce passing of K-9 Havik It is with a heavy heart that the Heath Police Department announces the loss of our canine, Havik. Havik had a serious medical incident beginning on Friday 03/31/2023. Havik’s condition continued to deteriorate over the weekend. Yesterday, after consulting with the Veterinarian, …

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K9 Luca – Ada, Oklahoma

Died 3/30/23 Handler – Detective Marcus Beale Ada Police Department mourn passing of K-9 officer Luca We at the Ada Police Department regret to inform the citizens of this community that Ada Police Canine “Luca” #284 passed away this morning 03/30/23. Luca was eight years old and was our Canine from May of 2017 until his untimely passing. He was …

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