K9 Memorials

Handler – Deputy Smith We are saddened to announce the passing of retired Sheriff’s Office K9, Ari. He served the Santa Cruz community alongside his partner Deputy Smith for six years. He succeeded in any task at hand (or paw) and he LOVED working. He exceled in tracking, narcotics detection, apprehension and chewing water bottles. “Ari was the best partner …

Died 1/12/21 Handler – Trooper Eugene Duplissis It is with an immense amount of sadness that we report the death of K9 Argus, retired from the Vermont State Police. We were honored to have K9 Argus protect the State of Vermont for a decade before his retirement last spring. K9 Argus was able to enjoy the last several months, surrounded …

Died 1/12/21 Boots, Police’s K9 Unit Dog Dies Botswana Police Service’s (BPS) most famous officer with four legs has died at the age of 10. Boots, the legendary black Labrador Retriever from Police’s K9 unit, last Tuesday succumbed to lymphoma.BPS spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Dipheko Motube said Boots has been unwell for a while. Motube said Boots was hospitalized in December …

Die 1/11/21 Handler – Officer Brent Schmidt Waunakee Police K9 Izzy Dies From Surgery Complications Waunakee Police Department (WPD) K9 Izzy died unexpectedly on Jan. 11 due to complications associated with a routine surgery, according to her department. “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of K-9 Izzy,” the WPD said in a Facebook post two days later. …

Died 1/9/21 Handler – Corporal Brandon Jones Hot Springs K-9 officer dies K-9 Nitro was the K-9 partner assigned to K-9 Corporal Brandon Jones. Nitro suffered a severe, sudden medical problem and was laid to rest January 9, 2021. He was 2.5 years old. Although he never ‘missed’ anybody (wink), most people will miss him. Thanks for being a Hero …

Died – 1/9/21 1st Handler – Officer Gary Hanus 2nd Handler – Officer Kyle Tonniges 3rd Handler – Officer Baker Salina Police Department K-9 dies after long, successful career Kansas The Salina Police Department tonight announced the death of one of its K-9s, Karma. It is with sadness that we have to announce the passing of one of our K-9’s …

Died – 1/8/21 Handler – Officer Gregory Lee The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Storm on 1/8/21 due to cancer. K9 Storm served with the Trumbull Police Department with his handler, Officer Gregory Lee. About 15 K9 units from the region were there for K9 Storm’s last walk. During a recent …

Died 1/6/20 1st Handler – Corporal Becker 2nd Handler – Officer Allen Retired Great Bend police K-9 euthanized due to severe pain The Great Bend Police Chief and city staff would like the public to know that with heavy hearts K-9 Lazar was put to rest this morning. Lazar has served the citizens of Great Bend from 2015 to 2019 …

Died – 1/5/20 Handler – Deputy Adam Clark Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are saddened to report the passing of one of its 4 legged Deputies. K9 “Figo” has passed away due to health related issues on Tuesday. Figo was the long time partner of Deputy Adam Clark. Both Deputy Clark and Figo were injured in …

Died 1/4/21 Handler – Sgt. Miller Horry County Police Department announces death of retired service dog Horry County Police Department announced Tuesday the death of a retired service dog. Bloodhound Shelley died Monday morning at 11.5 years old, the department said. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired HCPD Bloodhound Shelley, who crossed over the …