K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer Greg Moore We regret to inform our supporters of the passing of retired K9 Vasco. K9 Vasco passed away peacefully at the Franklin Ranch Pet Hospital, he was 13 years old. K9 Vasco served the citizens of Elk Grove from 12-04-2009 to 02-26-2014. K9 Vasco was partnered with Officer, now Sergeant, Greg Moore. After his career came …

Handler – Corporal Boyington It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of retired K-9 Kondor. Kondor served our Community and Department for nearly 9 years, alongside his handler, Corporal Boyington, before retiring on November 10, 2020. Corporal Boyington and his family, adopted Kondor and he truly became a member of their family. Last night Kondor fell very ill, …

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of K-9 Jinx (Ret.). Jinx retired from the Newport News Police K9 Unit on January 2, 2020 after 7 1/2 years of service to the City of Newport News. K9 Jinx was born in Charlotte, NC and joined the Newport News Police K-9 Unit in 2012. Jinx was certified …

Died 2/1/21 Licking County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after being hit by vehicle The Licking County Sheriff’s Office announced one of its K-9 deputies passed away Monday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, K-9 Apollo escaped from his handler around 8 a.m. after working overnight.The sheriff’s office said deputies from Franklin County assisted in the search. Around 9:45 a.m., Apollo …

Died 1/31/21 Rest easy, #RMWD Basco. It was an honor to support you. “Well Basco what a run you had. You decided to leave in us in an unexpected way, something that I guess ultimately fitted you. I thank you Basco for the 6 great years that you gave me and I am glad I was able to call you …

Died – 1/31/21 Handler – Officer John McGinley Today, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of K9 Buster. For those that have known us since the beginning, Buster was one of our first K9’s vested. His Handler, John McGinley, is one of our founding members and our former President. John and K9 Buster helped shape our orginization …

Cst Clarke White Retired Medicine Hat Police Service Dog Passes away The Medicine Hat Police Service says retired PSD Duco passed away over the weekend. In a post on Facebook, the Police Service says “it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired PSD Duco on January 30th, 2021. PSD Duco was partnered with Cst Clarke White and …

Died – 1/29/31 Handler – Specialist Michael V. Lusardi Retired Covington Police K9 Ernie dies of cancer The Covington Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after retired K9 officer Ernie died of cancer on Friday. Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders posted the news on Facebook. Ernie retired from the force in October 2020 and …

EOW: 1/29/21 Handler: Robert Matia

Died 1/29/21 K9 Hero Haven: With a sad and heavy heart, I announce the passing of CWD Rocky 3 36839 CWD Rocky 3 9/17/08 – 1/29/21 CWD Rocky 3 retired as a Patrol Explosive Detection Dog after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and came to K9 Hero Haven in February of 2017. He was adopted to Annette and David in …