K9 Memorials

Died – 1/26/21 Handler – Cpl. Jerry Britting Hinesville Police Department puts down K9 Zorza Local law enforcement members from Liberty County and Hinesville met Tuesday for a memorial service honoring a beloved K9. Zorza, who served the Hinesville Police Department for many years, was put down on Jan. 26 after suffering hip dysplasia and related infections. It was a …

Died 1/26/21 Sadly, Muskingum County S.O. (Ohio) lost one of their K9s this past week. At the young age of 5, K9 Narco was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and is no longer with us. K9 Narco lived and trained constantly for putting bad guys in jail and keeping his handler safe. He’ll be next to impossible to replace! …

Died – 1/25/21 Handler – Officer Kyle Mortensen The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Ryker on 1/25/21 due to brain cancer. K9 Ryker served with the Farmington Police Department with his handler, Officer Kyle Mortensen. K9 Ryker was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and became Lifetime Members of the C.P.W.D.A. joining …

Handler – Corporal Dan Bemerer We are sad to announce the passing of one of our beloved Canine, Vax. He served the people of Hamilton County with his handler, Corporal Dan Bemerer, for over 7 years. Vax conducted approximately 200 deployments with 50 apprehensions. We will miss him dearly.

Died – 1/24/21 Handler – Officer Revia Beaumont Police mourn death of K9 ‘Hutch’ “It is with great sadness that the Beaumont Police Department reports that K9 Hutch passed away on January 24, 2021. Hutch became suddenly ill and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away in the early morning hours with his handler and family by his …

Died 1/23/21 1st Handler – Deputy Jeff Howie 2nd Handler – Sgt. Travis Shively With heavy hearts, we announce that retired K9 Rex will be laid to rest at the Lake City Animal Clinic following the discovery of an abdominal tumor. Rex joined the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and was partnered with Deputy Jeff Howie until 2010. For …

Died 1/22/21 Phenomenal Lancashire Police Dog Sharkie has passed away Lancashire Police Dog Unit notified the community today (Friday, 22 January) about the passing of much-loved police dog RPD Sharkie. The tweet read: “It is with great sadness we announce that RPD Sharkie has passed away this morning. “Sharkie was a phenomenal Police Dog as anyone who had the pleasure …

DIED – 1/20/21 HANDLER – Deputy Roger Pike NORTHAMPTON SHERIFF’S OFFICE DRUG DOG “MOLLY” FONDLY REMEMBERED The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office recently mourned the loss of Molly, a black Labrador retriever that served as the drug dog for the Northampton County sheriff’s office. Molly had seven different certifications and over her career went on 200 deployments and was called out …

Died – 1/20/21 Handler – Officer Bill We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of K9 Stitch. Our condolences to Stitch’s partner, the St. Petersburg Police Department and all who knew and loved him. Run free and thank you for your service “Handsome Mr. August 2020”. The St. Pete Police Department is mourning K-9 officer Stitch, who died …

Died 1/19/21 Handler – Officer Stephanie Pippen Rest Easy K9 Xello. We will never forget you good boy. Please keep Officer Pippen in your thoughts and prayers. “Yesterday I had to say good bye to my retired partner, my best friend and my guardian. The 9 years we had together were better then I could have ever asked for. It’s …