K9 Memorials

Retired K9 Buck with South Salt Lake PD passes away South Salt Lake police and fire departments honor retired K9 Buck. Officials with South Salt Lake Fire Department announced the passing of a retired K9, Buck, who served with the South Salt Lake Police Department for nine years. Buck excelled in explosives detection and search and rescue and served thousands …

Died -9/25/20 Handler – Officer Kurt Pollister Foxborough mourning death of K9 Drax The Foxborough Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers, K9 Drax, the department said Monday. Recently retired Drax, a 3-year-old German/Dutch shepherd mix, died Friday at Foxborough Animal Hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, the department said. “(Drax) was diagnosed with …

Handler – Deputy Skip Kindig The service of a Blount County Sheriff’s Office K-9 has come to an end with the passing of Luna, a German shorthaired pointer. Sheriff James Berrong announced Friday via a Facebook post that the dog died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer days earlier. Luna had served with BCSO since 2017 and …

Died – 9/24/20′ Handler – Officer Yamil Encarnacion The Twinsburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, retired K9 Yasso. Yasso lost his battle with a neurological disorder today. He was surrounded by his Dad and friends when he said goodbye. K9 Yasso was a dual purpose patrol and narcotics detection dog. He selflessly served the …

Handler – Sgt Gulick A former Alma K9 Police Officer has died. The Alma Police Department announced Thursday for police K9 Castor has died. Castor worked for the Alma Police Department between 2010 and 2017. After his seven years serving, Castor retired and spent the rest of his life with his handler Sgt Gulick and his family.

Handler – Corporal Ryan McNally West Allis Police Department mourns the death of K9 Diesel It is with great sadness that the West Allis Police Department announces the passing of retired K-9 Diesel. Corporal Ryan McNally and K-9 Diesel were partnered together since 2009. They worked their last shift together on the evening of September 23rd, 2017. K-9 Diesel had …

Died – 9/21/20 Handler – Officer Johnny Peralta

Died – 9/21/20 Handler – Lt. Greg Coleman Retired Ohio K-9 dies after years of service The Warren Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K-9s, Maxx. Eleven-year-old Maxx started his career at the police department in 2010 and retired in December 2018 after 8 years of service. Maxx was euthanized on Monday after suffering …

K9 Tho – Pahang, China Died 9/19/20 Handler – Sergeant Patrick Sandai Sad goodbye for K9 cop “I’VE lost my first colleague,” lamented a member of the Tracking Unit (K9) at the Pahang police contingent headquarters, Sergeant Patrick Sandai, whose canine partner died due to old age. Sandai, 40, said he was beside Tho at the K9 Unit here all …

Handler – Officer Vasquez “We thank ‘Uno’ for his years of service:” Madera Police K9 passes away The Madera Police Department department announced the passing of ‘Uno. “K9 Uno was loved by his handler, Officer Vasquez, and the entire department. We thank Uno for his years of service, the cases he worked on, and all the smiles he brought us,” …