K9 Memorials

The New Hampshire State Police K-9 Unit is mourning the loss of one of their own. Retired K-9 Casper died this week. He was an 11-year-old Dutch shepherd assigned to Trooper First Class Anthony Cattabriga, out of concord. The pair worked together from 2013 until Casper’s retirement last January.

Handler – Officer Shawn Arnold  Shawnee PD announces death of police K-9  The Shawnee Police Department says one of its police dogs has died.  Canine Joep passed away Monday, according to the department on Twitter. Joep served from 2009 to 2013 with handler Shaun Arnold.  While Joep retired in 2013, he did come out of retirement and returned to full …

Died – 1/31/22 Handler – Cpl. LaBrian Marsden End of watch for SPD K9 Casper The Shreveport Police Department’s K-9 Unit is mourning the loss of one of its own. K9 Casper died unexpectedly Monday at home, according to the Shreveport Police K-9 Citizens Support Group’s Facebook page. Casper was 10 years old. He was considered “very sociable and led …

Died – 1/29/22 Handler – Officer Joel Fann  Truly one of a kind… K9 Deputy Rigley dies   On Feb. 1, Joel Fann celebrated his 10th year with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. It was a bittersweet celebration, as the patrol sergeant mourned the recent loss of a family member and partner. Before moving to patrol division, Fann served as a …

Died 1/29/22 Handler – Officer Sheldon ( Deceased ) Retired K9 of fallen Mooresville Police officer Jordan Sheldon dies nearly 3 years after his death It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Officer Sheldon’s retired K9 Loki. Loki passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 29th, 2022. Loki was born December 26th, 2010 and …

Died – 1/29/22 Handler – Officer Jennifer Skorka  Ionia DPS K-9 Blocker dies after short illness The Ionia Department of Public Safety’s first and only K-9 is being remembered for serving his community. K-9 Blocker died the morning of Jan. 29 after a short illness,according to a post on the Ionia DPS Facebook page. The German Shepard is the first …

Died 1/28/22  Canine Lovely laid to rest with police honors Lovely, a police canine, who had been serving in the Police Department from the year 2013, breathed her last on Friday. The 13-year-old canine had joined the police force in the year 2012 and completed basic course in 2013. During the training for basic course, Lovely stood in second position. Deputed to …

Died – 1/27/22 Handler – Sgt. Kim Parviainen  Remembering Bane: Patrol K-9 and Beloved Friend Following more than 7 years of service, beloved Michigan State University Police and Public Safety K-9 Bane passed away on Jan. 27 due to a sudden illness. Bane was an explosive detective and patrol K-9, but most importantly, a loved member of the mid-Michigan community. …

Died 1/26/22 1ST Handler – Sgt. Simon Sarkis 2nd Handler – Deputy Miller  Merced County Sheriff’s K-9 ‘Edo’ dies after year-long illness, says department The Merced County Sheriff’s Office has reported that K-9 Officer Edo, who worked for the department for eight years, died on Wednesday. The 9-year-old German Shepherd was put down after a year-long illness, and was in …

Retired K9 Loco was special. He was the first Belgian Malinois at Canton PD. Something that turned the tide of what is capable in Police K9’s. Loco, your career, service, and memory will not be forgotten. Go run circles in the clouds. Tell the others we said hello, and we’ll see you in due time.