K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer Nathan Speelman K9 Zeta has died The Dayton Police Department posted a tribute to retired K9 Zeta on social media on Wednesday.“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of retired K9 Zeta. Zeta will be greatly missed,” the department said.Zeta worked with Officer Nathan Speelman from July 2014 to February 2022. K-9 officers and …

Handler – Corporal Jeff Hammer Shreveport police mourn loss of retired K-9 Guus The Shreveport Police Department has announced the passing of K-9 Guus (pronounced “Juice”), who died overnight surrounded by those who loved him.K-9 Guus joined the Shreveport Police Department in February 2015 after being trained in Holland, where he competed in KMPV events. Born on Sept. 6, 2010, …

Died 10/1/24 Anderson P.D. announces the passing of K9 Iro It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of K9 Iro. He passed away at home surrounded by his handler and family after losing a battle with a medical condition. K9 Iro joined the Anderson Police Department in March of 2016 and retired in June 2023.For those who …

Handler – Deputy Holmes Missing Colorado K9 found dead after search A missing Colorado K9 was found dead on Friday.The male chocolate lab disappeared Oct. 1. He ran away from his handler. Watson left during an “airing break,” which the sheriff’s office did not explain further. The sheriff’s office’s press release also does not specify whether Watson was on duty …

Died – 9/27/24 Handler – Sgt. David Ashburn Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office’s Retired K9 Venture Dies Sheriff’s K9 Venture worked eight years before spending six retirement years with his handler, K9 Sgt. David Ashburn and his family, before his death Friday.K9 Venture, 14, served as a dual-purpose Patrol/Narcotics K9 with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. He was purchased with the …

Died – 9/27/24 Officer Chad Mckinney K-9 officer found dead after going missing following historic flooding A K-9 officer in Tennessee was found dead after going missing following historic flooding, according to officials.The Erwin Police Department said K-9 Scotty went missing during Friday’s flood.“Scotty has been missing from the Bumpass Cove area since yesterday’s flood. He has a callus on …

Died – 9/26/24 Handler – Sgt. Wilson Retired K9 Duke passes away With sadness, we announce the passing of retired K9 Duke, who worked 2016-2023 with Sgt. Wilson. Duke passed away today after 10 years of life. K9 Duke made our days safer, he took criminals off the street and made an impact in our community by making it a …

Bapatla Police Pay Tributes to Tracker Dog Foxy The last rites of Foxy, a 5.3-year-old police tracker dog who served in the bandobast wing of the Bapatla police department since 2022 and died due to illness, were conducted with police honors on Wednesday. Bapatla Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Dudi paid floral tributes to Foxy at the dog kennel building, …

Died – 9/25/24 Handler – Sergeant Kris Schilling Retired Hammond Police Department K-9 officer dies Officers with the Hammond Police Department have announced that a retired K-9 officer has died.According to the HPD, K-9 Officer Roko served the Hammond community with loyalty and made an impact on everyone who met him.HPD officials reported Roko died at the age of 10 …

Handler – MPO Wade Milyard Frederick Police Department Announces Passing of K9 Gino The Frederick Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Gino, a dedicated service dog who had been with the department since 2016. Gino started working with his handler, MPO Wade Milyard, in March 2019.During his tenure, Gino was integral to numerous operations, playing a significant role …