K9 Memorials

Died – 7/29/24 Nelson Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after diagnosed with aggressive cancer The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of one of its K-9s.The sheriff’s office reports that K-9 Gingo was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer last week and passed on Monday afternoon with his handler by his side.Gingo had only joined the Nelson County …

Handler – Lieutenant Shawn Kelley K9 Jaeger – Andrews, Texas Retired K9 Jaeger of Andrews Police Department Passes Away The Andrews Police Department has announced the passing of retired K9 Jaeger, who served the community for five years before retiring in 2020.Jaeger was a dual-purpose K9 specializing in tracking, apprehension, handler protection, and narcotics detection. During his service, he made …

Handler – State Trooper Patrick Clayton Massachusetts State Police mourn passing of K-9 ‘Bijou’ “Earlier today, K9 Bijou passed away surrounded by her family. Bijou came to the Massachusetts State Police from Guiding Eyes for the Blind on January 27, 2017. She retired from the MSP on October 22, 2023.While with the State Police, she worked as an accelerant detection …

Died – 7/29/24 Handler – Sgt. Justin Francis Marion, Ill. police K-9 dies 3 days before retirement Marion Police report the passing of a beloved K-9.According to a release from the Marion Police Department, Loeki, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, was with the department for more than 12 years. They say she died Monday morning, July 29.“It was initially planned for …

Died – 7/28/24 Handler – Officer Natalie Sherman Temple University Police K9 Chandler dies A Temple University police K9 passed away due to a medical condition on Sunday. The Temple Public Safety Facebook page posted the announcement, writing in part, “It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart we announce K9 Chandler passed away today due to a medical …

Handler – Sergeant Mike Sievert. Marinette County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of retired K9 Rocker The Marinette County Sheriff’s Office is remembering one of its longtime K9 deputies.In a Facebook post Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office announced the death of K9 Rocker, who served the Marinette County community from 2010-2017.Rocker spent his retirement with his handler, retired Sergeant Mike Sievert.

Handler – Officer Sarah Frost Colorado sheriff’s office K9 dies after medical emergency Summit County Sheriff’s Office K9 Baby “Babe” Blue has died at age 3.The sheriff’s office announced the passing of the Babe on Monday, saying the dog died last week due to a medical condition involving a colonic torsion.A German Shorthair Pointer originally from Hungary, Babe served with …

Died – 7/26/24 Handler – Agent Nate Miller Retired K9 Broder has a new assignment patrolling the streets of Heaven now. His work on earth is done. We are praying for Agent Nate Miller, his family and friends as they get through this difficult time.Thank you to Cando’s Village for your support. We are grateful we were able to help …

Handler – Officer Jacob Brake Dickson County K-9 officer has died A beloved K-9 officer that served the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office has died, according to social media.The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office posted the announcement on their Facebook page. The dog, Deputy Ken, fell ill and died.“Please pray for his handler Jacob Brake and the sheriff’s office during this difficult …

Handler – Officer Dawn Hanizeski Award-winning Oak Creek Police K9 Nox who logged ‘extremely successful career’ has died Former Oak Creek Police K9 Nox, who had an “extremely successful career,” according to his handler, has died.Nox was a German shepherd from the Netherlands. His handler, Officer Dawn Hanizeski, initially took ownership of her former patrol partner after he retired with …