K9 Memorials

Died – 2/14/21 Handler – Officer Brian Dorety Griffin PD mourns death of 4-year-old K9 officer The Griffin Police Department is morning the loss of one of its loyal K-9 officers. Officials said 4-year-old K-9 officer Buddy’s handler, Officer Brian Dorety, found him dead in his dog house at approximately 10 a.m. on Feb. 14. The department said K-9 officer …

Handler – Officer Dan Hartung It is with heavy hearts that the Pittsburgh Police K9 Unit announces the passing of K-9 Edo due to illness. Edo was an Explosives Detection K-9 who began his service with the K9 Unit in May of 2013 and was working faithfully up until this past week. Today, Pittsburgh Police officers joined K9 Edo’s handler …

Died 2/12/21 Handler – Officer Bobby Kempke The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Lambeau on 2/12/21. Officer Kempke made the difficult decision to have him euthanized to relieve his suffering. K9 Lambeau was born in the Netherlands in December of 2007 and came to the United States in February of 2008 …

Died – 2/12/21 Handler – Deputy Alexander Laurens Co. deputies give “last ride” to retired K-9 on her way to vet’s office On Friday, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and city police officer escorted retired K9 Anya to Clinton Animal Hospital on her last ride. Anya went to work for the Laurens City Police Department in 2016 as …

Died 2/11/21 Handler – Officer Angela Carlson Police department mourns loss of K-9 Kody A Bloomfield Township police dog who retired last year as he continued treatment for cancer has died. K-9 Kody, a German Shepherd, died Feb. 11, just a few weeks before his ninth birthday. A social media post by the Bloomfield Township Police Department states: “The Bloomfield …

Died – 2/11/21 Handler – Sgt. Erik Meadors After six years of service, K9 Rico with the Loves Park Police Department dies Loves Park Police Department K9 Rico died on Thursday night after he served on the force alongside handler Sgt. Erik Meadors. Loves Park Police Officers were with Rico during his final moments. Rico spent the last years of …

In July 2018, Juma and Constable Kelly Smith became partners and best friends when she was donated to Wood County by K9 Officers (www.K9officers.org). K9 officers, a non-profit organization was formed by Rocky and Shannon Smith to provide police K9s, handler training and equipment to law enforcement agencies. They probably had no idea the impact they would make on the …

Died – 2/10/21 Dyfed-Powys Police mourn the loss of canine colleague RPD Dash The force has confirmed RPD Dash passed away on February 10, aged 11. A police spokesman said: “It is with heartfelt sadness that we report the sad passing of RPD Dash who passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by his human family. “RPD Dash served with Dyfed-Powys Police …

Died – 2/9/21 Handler – Officer Melby It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of retired Racine Police K9 Dozer. This afternoon Dozer passed away with his family by his side at age 11. K9 Dozer worked for Racine PD from 2012 until he retired two years ago. For years Dozer risked his life and did everything …

North Fayette Township Police Department K9 Nevo Dies It was learned on Tuesday that the North Fayette Police Department’s K9 Nevo died. The news caused other departments to send their condolences to the officers of the North Fayette Township Police Department, including the Findlay Township Police Department. “It is with great sadness today that we learned of the passing of …