K9 Memorials

Died 5/29/21 Handler – Sgt. Anthony Mancuso Former Munroe Falls K9 Ryot died May 29, a little over a year after retiring from the police department. “She apparently had some stomach issues according to the vet. She wasn’t acting herself, and unfortunately the humane thing was to put her down because it was affecting her organs,” Mayor James Armstrong reported …

Handler – Detective Large Hilliard police department’s K9 Oz dies A dog that served in Hilliard police department for eight years has died after his health declined. K9 Oz was 12 and put to sleep this week, Hilliard police said on social media. The dog served from 2011 to 2019, partnered with Detective Large. “Our thoughts go out to Detective …

Died 5/26/21 Handler – Officer Joe Bianculli Retired Marana Police Department K9 officer laid to rest The Marana community in mourning after a beloved retired K9 officer passed away Wednesday afternoon. According to Marana Police Department, K9 Fany was laid to rest on Wednesday after enjoying five years of retirement with her handler, Officer Joe Bianculli and his family. Fany …

Died – 5/26/21 Handler – Sgt. Thomas EPD K9 passes away following 7 years of service The Evansville Police Department announced the passing of one of its own on Wednesday. EPD officials revealed that K9 Abot, who had been serving for over seven years, passed away. On Tuesday, police say Abot was seen to be suffering from a medical condition …

Died 5/24/21 Handler – Deputy Quisto Moore Retired Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away We are saddened to announce the passing of retired canine “Dickey.” The following was written by his last handler, Deputy Quisto Moore, and the one Dickey spent his last years with. Dickey. Dickey was born in Holland on January 18th, 2007. At a year and …

Died 5/24/21 Handler – Lieutenant Jones On Wednesday, Pekin police reported that a very important member of the department’s family had died. K9 Ahen died on May 24, surrounded by his family and Pekin Animal Hospital staff. Police said in a press release. Opium was selected from Vohne Liche Kennels in January 2012. Lieutenant Jones and K9 Opium worked as …

Died -5/20/21 Baltimore County police K9 dies after sudden illness Baltimore County police said a bloodhound who worked for the department for almost a decade has died. Bella, a search-and-rescue K9 who helped find critically-missing people, “passed away Thursday from a sudden and unexpected illness,” said police. “K9 Bella was a loving and happy bloodhound who worked tirelessly for Baltimore …

Died 5/19/21 Handler – Officer James Anderson Memphis Police mourn death of retired K-9 officer “Turbo” Memphis Police are mourning the death of a beloved retired K-9 partner. According to a Facebook Post, MPD said “Turbo” died peacefully in his sleep May 19, 2021. Turbo had been a partner for Officer James Anderson. MPD said Turbo joined the department in …

Died 5/19/20 Handler – MSgt. Spillman Oklahoma City police mourning loss of retired K9 Officials with the Oklahoma City Police Department are mourning the loss of a retired member of the family. On Thursday, the department announced that a retired K9, named Tank, passed away. During his time with the Oklahoma City Police Department, Tank was a part of the …

Died 5/18/21 Handler – Ofc. Rodriguez The CT Department of Corrections K9 Unit announced the passing of recently retired K9 Rikki Bobby. K9 Rikki and his handler, Ofc. Rodriguez were a dynamic duo who put in hard work for D.O.C and trained side by side with our K9 unit. They were always available when needed for mutual aid to help …