K9 Memorials

Handler – Detective Adam J. Houston Rhode Island State Police lose ‘great ambassador,’ dog that investigated child pornography Thoreau was supposed to be a guiding eye dog, but found his true calling helping the police investigate child pornography. Trained to sniff out electronic gadgets, Thoreau joined the Rhode Island State Police in 2014, making Rhode Island only the second state …

Handler – Deputy Stark Retired Cherokee County K9 dies The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K9s. The sheriff’s office announced Friday the death of retired K9 Yoda. “Yoda passed away peacefully with his former handler Deputy Stark at his side,” the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “K9 Yoda, a dual-purpose …

Died 3/17/23 Coos County Sheriff’s Office announces death of beloved K9 Odin The Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit announced the passing of beloved K9, Odin, on the morning of March 17.Odin’s handler posted to Facebook, “My friend and partner Odin passed away this morning. Although Lisa and I are very sad we are so very happy we were able …

Died – 3/16/23 Handler – Sergeant Kevin Peterson Oro Valley police K-9 Emerson passes Oro Valley Police Department says one of their K-9’s passed away.Emerson served the department for about seven years, being one of the first dogs from an outside agency to train other K-9s.He was successful at detecting illegal drugs and also brought smiles to the community when …

Died 3/14/23 Handler – Officer Josh Zundel Redmond Police Dept. announces passing of drug-detection K-9 Rogue after bout with cancer Redmond Police K-9 Rogue passed away Tuesday after a bout with cancer, the police department announced.Rogue joined the force in January 2018, at the age of 18 months, and was assigned as a narcotics detection dog with his handler, Officer …

Handler – Sgt. N.R. Larsen DeKalb County Police mourns loss of beloved, retired K- 9 officer The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved, retired K-9 officers. The police department announced K-9 Indi’s passing Tuesday.K-9 Indi served with his handler, Sgt. N.R. Larsen, from 2013 to 2020. He accomplished and overcame so much during …

Handler – Officer Rich Chipman Royal Oak police announce death of retired K9 officer The 11-year-old dog named Ryker started with the department in 2012 and was partnered with Officer Rich Chipman. Ryker accomplished many tasks when he was with the department. “During their first night in service together, Officer Chipman and K9 Ryker tracked a subject wanted for homicide …

Died – 3/14/23 Handler – Gregory Saunders II Greensburg bloodhound team loses 9-year-old canine to cancer The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department bloodhound team saw its ranks dwindle to five dogs Tuesday with the death of 9-year-old Sadie. Sadie was pulled from field duties nearly a year ago, when she became lame, and then she developed an aggressive form of cancer …

Handler – Sergeant James Parsons Pensacola Police K9 passes away Pensacola Police say one of their K9 officers has passed away. A Facebook post on Sunday morning said retired K9 Jannus has died. The post says:“ Jannus served the city with distinction alongside his partner, Sergeant James Parsons, positively impacting many with his life. He made Pensacola a safer and …

Died – 3/9/23 Handler – Corporal Joseph Kyek The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of d K9 Major at the age of 8 years old. K9 Major passed away on 3/9/23 and was partnered with Corporal Joseph Kyek with the Brookfield Police Department. Major began his career at the Brookfield Police Department in …