K9 Memorials

Died 1/3/22 Handler – Chief Michael Ziemba  Williamstown Police Department’s retired K-9 Daisy dies of cancer Retired K-9 Daisy of the Williamstown Police Department passed away after a brief battle with cancer, according to a Facebook post by the police department. “Thank you for your service Daisy,” says the post, which marks the dog’s EOW, or End of Watch, for Jan. 3. Daisy, …

K9 Belgon – Joplin, Missouri Died – 1/1/22 Handler – Officer Brannin Retired Joplin Police K9 passes away Some sad news now over in Joplin, police K9 Belgon has passed away. Belgon retired in 2018 and has been enjoying his retirement home with his handler, Officer Adam Brannin. According to the department’s Facebook page, Belgon’s health declined rapidly last night …

Died 1/1/22 Handler – Deputy Josh Horst  Retired Sanilac Co. K9 Deputy Baki passes away  A retired K9 deputy in Sanilac County passed away on New Year’s Day. Deputy Baki, a black and tan German shepherd, was born on June 6, 2012 in Poland and was taken to the United States after being chosen for law enforcement service. Baki was …

Died 12/30/21 Police K-9 Dies Just Before 14th Birthday The Derry Borough Police Department is in mourning. The department announced the death of K-9 Blade on Wednesday. Police say Blade died on Dec. 30, just shy of his 14th birthday. “Chief Glick was with him as he crossed over and wanted everyone to know that Blade was a awesome partner …

Died 12/30/21 Former Kinston K-9 officer Karr passes away The Kinston Police Department announced that one of its K-9 officers, Karr, died Thursday. Officials said Karr began with the department in 2008 and served until 2014.Karr is credited with more than 300 controlled substance searches, more than 100 tracks and 11 apprehensions in his career.

Died 12/30/21 Handler – Officer Ryan Sheridan  Albemarle County Police Department mourns loss of K-9, Sultan The Albemarle Police Department announced Thursday the passing of K9 Sultan due to unforeseen medical concerns and terminal complications. With his deteriorating health, the department, along with the medical advice from a veterinarian and canine specialist, believed it was best to retire K9 Sultan …

Died 12/27/21 Handler – Officer Bobby Baile It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Canine Patty, the retired canine partner of Officer Bobby Baile. Officer Baile had to make the difficult decision on December 27, 2021 due to Canine Patty’s diminishing health. Canine Patty faithfully served Officer Baile and vigilantly protected …

Died – 12/27/21 Handlers – Missy and Marvin Carter  The Union County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K-9 officers. K-9 Quannah passed away Monday morning from serious medical issues that stemmed from an earlier infection. He was 9 years old. Quannah’s handlers Missy and Marvin Carter said he assisted on countless searches with departments all …

Those of you who didn’t get to know Rocco missed an opportunity to meet one of the best. Rocco was easily a breed ambassador that personified “The Goodest Boy”. Rocco began his life on July 21, 2009 and was a detection K9 for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in New Jersey until 2017 when his care was entrusted to me. …