K9 Memorials

K9 Asher – New London, Connecticut

Died – 7/2/20 1st Handler – Officer Justin Lawrie 2nd Handler – Officer Mike Lewis New London Police K-9 Dies Unexpectedly CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of New London Police Department’s K9 Asher who passed away unexpectedly at Officer Lewis’s home on 7/2/20. Asher was a Narcotic Detection dog and served for approximately 18 months. Officer Lawrie was …

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K9 Oli – Muskogee, Oklahoma

Died – 7/1/20 Handler – Officer Taylor Hignite K9 Oli Dies During Training A 4-year-old Muskogee Police Department police service dog has died, according to a release from Officer Lynn Hamlin. K9 officers were training on tracking in early July at the Muskogee Police Department range. After completing a short track, Officer Taylor Hignite put K9 Oli back in the …

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K9 Jako – North Las Vegas, Nevada

Died – 7/1/20 Handler – K9 Sgt Paul Manteufel & K9 Officer Mike Farage North Las Vegas police announce death of K9 officer due to health complications The North Las Vegas Police Department on Wednesday announced the death of one of its K9 officers due to health complications. According to a social media post from the department, K9 officer Jako, …

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K9 Kane – Bloomingdale, Illinois

Died – 6/30/20 Handler – Officer Levi McGhee K9 Kane, Bloomingdale’s police dog dies The Bloomingdale Police Department lost one of its own this week, a four-legged warrior named Kane. Kane, the department’s service dog, died in his sleep Tuesday at the age of 6 from unknown causes. His time as a member of the force left a remarkable impression …

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K9 Boss – Westminster, Colorado

Died – 6/30/20 Handler – Officer Damian Perez Police K9 boss worked hard for Westminster Police Department 2009-2015. During that time he took many bad guys off the street, keeping his community safer. K9 Boss lived and loved his retirement life with his handler Officer Damian Perez, and family. He was spoiled rotten until senior age of 14. Thank you …

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K9 Leo – Wake Forest, North Carolina

Died 6/30/2020 K9 Leo died from the effects of heat exhaustion following a training exercise. He was rushed to a local veterinarian when he showed symptoms of heat exhaustion. He was released for observation but was taken back to the vet when his condition worsened. He passed away the following day. K9 Leo had served with the Wake Forest Police …

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K9 Ike – Maricopa, Arizona

Died – 6/27/20 Handler – Officer Craig Curry Maricopa Police K-9 heat death investigated Police are investigating after a K-9 with the Maricopa Police Department died from a heat-related incident. Ike, who had been with the department for almost 11 years, died early Saturday morning after the heat-related incident on Friday. Maricopa Police Chief Steve Stahl said in a video …

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K9 Zeus – MWD – U.S. Air Force

K9 Zeus – MWD – U.S. Air Force Died – 6/26/20 MWD Zeus L667 (Retired) IED/Patrol United States Air Force E.O.W. 26 June 2020 .MWD Zeus worked fearlessly in Korea with the US Air Force for 8 years. He was retired from service and went to Mission K9 Rescue, an amazing organization that helps retired Working Dogs find loving homes. …

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K9 Kody – Plainfield, Illinois

Died – 6/26/20 Handler – Officer Tracy Caliendo It is with deep sadness to inform the community that our Police K9 and Officer Tracy Caliendo’s partner, Kody, passed away this morning at the age of 8. Godspeed, Kody…we have it from here, buddy!!!

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