K9 Memorials

Died – 2/13/23 Handler – Officer Bruzoul Poughkeepsie Police K9 passes away We have some unfortunate news regarding our girl Kiah. About a week ago she developed a cough and wasn’t her usual self. We took her to the vet and started antibiotics for pneumonia. Kiah wasn’t responding to the treatment and there appeared to be lung nodules on her …

Died 2/10/23 Handler – Cpl. Chris Fanning K-9 officer Tzar euthanized The Overland Police Department said goodbye to one of its K-9 officers. K-9 officer Tzar has worked with Cpl. Chris Fanning for seven years at the Overland Police Department. According to the department, Tzar was diagnosed with chronic pancreatic issues and underwent treatment over the past year. Unfortunately, his …

Died 2/13/23 Armed suspect at Colorado School of Mines campus allegedly killed K-9 The Colorado School of Mines in Golden is closed after police apprehended a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a K-9 early Monday.The incident started overnight, around 12:15 a.m. According to the Golden Police Department, officers helped the Colorado School of Mines’ police officers after they had …

Died – 2/10/23 Southaven Police Department Mourns Loss Of Retired The Southaven Police Department posted on social media about the passing of a retired police service dog.12-year-old Mag, a Belgian Malinois, passed away on February 10th in the company of his former handler and family.Mag served with the police department as a Patrol and Explosive Detection K9 from 2011-2017. He …

Died – 2/10/23 Handler – Captain Jay Christmas Charleston airport authorities to remember their 1st K-9 officer The Charleston County Aviation Authority will hold a memorial service Tuesday for its first K-9 officer, Hector. Hector served the Charleston community for more than 10 years. He died on Feb. 10.The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the North …

Handler – Sr. Deputy Vazquez Harford County Sheriff’s Office K9 dies in retirement after years of service Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced, Bosco, a police K9 died in retirement after an extensive career. The Sheriff’s Office says Bosco was a multi-purpose patrol, explosive, and gun detection K9 and had many criminal apprehensions and gun recoveries. The most memorable recovery from …

Handler – Officer Jason Haycox Huntingburg Police Department mourns loss of retired K9 Maya Law enforcement officials in Huntingburg, Indiana, are mourning the loss of a retired K9 officer.The Huntingburg Police Department shared the passing of retired K9 Maya on Thursday.According to HPD, Maya served with the City of Huntingburg from 2019 to March 2022. Before that, Maya served and …

Died – 2/9/23 Handler – Officer Bricesen Burton 1-year-old police K-9 dies unexpectedly A police department in North Carolina says one of its police dogs has died. The Monroe Police Department reports a K-9 named Kilo died unexpectedly Thursday night.According to WBTV, Kilo’s handler, Officer Bricesen Burton, took him to Carolina Veterinary Specialists following an unspecified medical emergency, but he …

Handler – Darwen Tragic loss police dog Jett who died following short battle with cancer A police dog handler has been left devastated following the death of Jett after a short battle with cancer. Police Dog Jett joined Lancashire Constabulary in December 2018. He came from a family in Darwen and quickly became an integral part of the police search …

Died – 2/9/23 Handler – Officer Michael Phinney Retired Wareham Police K-9 Rolf has passed away Retired Wareham Police K-9 Rolf passed away Thursday, and the community is coming out and paying tribute to him. The Wareham Police Department announced Rolf’s passing on its official Facebook page.“We’re saddened to report that retired Wareham Police Department K-9 Rolf passed on from …