K9 Memorials

Died – 12/26/21  Isle of Wight Sheriff’s K9 passes away after cancer diagnosis A beloved member of the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office passed away on Sunday after being diagnosed with cancer. Benny, the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office K9, was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and bone cancer. While we were all hoping for Benny to smile with us for …

Died 12/25/21 Handler – Officer Githens  Retired TPD K9 featured on Live PD dies at 9 years old Retired Tallahassee Police Department K9 Diesel died on Christmas Day at nine years old, the department announced Tuesday. Diesel, who served the city of Tallahassee from October 2013 to July 2021, passed away peacefully from medical complications, the department said. “Before retiring …

Died – 12/23/21 Former war dog K9 Rayco passes away Lee County Sheriff’s Office officials honored retired military warrior dog, K9 Rayco, as he passed away at his home in Lehigh Acres on Thursday. K9 Rayco was an advanced trained tactical explosion detection dog, according to LCSO. He had an incredible military service history with his handler, Mark, where they …

Died – 12/21/21  Zanesville Police Department retired K9 officer passes away The Zanesville Police Department announced the passing of one of its retired K9 officers Thursday. In a Facebook post, the department shared that Vesly passed away on Tuesday, December 21. Vesly was born on April 25, 2008, and retired on March 17, 2017.

Handler – Officer Larry Wooddell The Virginia Tech Police Department has announced the death of a beloved retired K-9. Boomer was a member of the force for eight years, joining the department in 2008 as the department’s first explosives detection K-9. Boomer, along with his handler, Officer Larry Wooddell retired together in 2016. “Our thanks to retired VTPD Officer Larry …

Died 12/20/21 Handler – Officer Paula Bishop Just after 10:00 this morning, retired K9 officer Ava passed away peacefully at home in her own bed surrounded by all of her family.  Ava was born on August 31 2007 making her 14 years old. Ava was partnered with Officer/handler Bishop before he deployed on military duty. Officer/handler Paula and K9 Ava …

Died 12/20/21 Handler –, Officer Wilson  ‘End of Watch’ for retired St. Cloud PD K9 Endo after battle with bone cancer The St. Cloud Police Department says a beloved K9 has suddenly passed after battling a rapidly spreading form of bone cancer. Endo, who was ten years old, recently retired from the department after faithfully serving alongside his handler, Officer Wilson, …

Died – 12/ 17/21 Yno dies, co police officer injured when trying to capture kidnapper in Greater Belo Horizonte  Co-policeman Yno, who was recovering from an attack he suffered during the search for a kidnapper in Sarzedo, in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, ended up dying this Friday night (17). second member of the Ostensiva Round with Dogs of …

Died 12/18/21 Handler – Sgt. Scott Prentiss  Hoover PD announce retired K9 passes away The Hoover Police Department announced the passing of a retired Hoover PD K9, Charlie, on Saturday. Charlie joined the police department in 2013 as an explosive detection canine before retiring in 2020. “It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of retired Hoover PD …

Died 12/18/21 Newaygo County announces passing of beloved K9 The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of Deputy DAK, one of the department’s K9s. Deputies say he died Saturday morning following a battle with “a degenerative spinal disorder.” In a social media post, deputies say DAK specialized in tracking and narcotics for six years at the sheriff’s office. …