K9 Memorials

K9 Sita – Houston, Texas

Handler – Officer Kristin Uhlin Houston Police Department mourning K9 officer that served for 13 years The Houston Police Department is mourning a K9 officer that won several awards throughout her long career. Sita, the HPD Narcotics Division’s most senior K9, passed away earlier this month after being treated for health issues. She was just shy of 15 years old. …

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K9 Rino – Charlotte County, Florida

Died – 6/19/20 Sergeant Doherty Handler – Sergeant Doherty Retired Charlotte County sheriff’s K-9 dies from bone cancer The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its K-9s has died. K-9 Rino was diagnosed with bone cancer and retired April 28 after four and a half years with the agency. “His love for his work was evident in his …

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K9 Vader – Colonie, New York

Handler – Officer Shaw Colonie Police mourning loss of retired K9 Vader It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of retired Colonie Police Department K9 Vader following an illness. Vader served the Town of Colonie for 6 years. Together, the team of Handler Shaw and Vader assisted in 182 drug searches. They also participated in …

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K9 Justice – St. Petersburg, Florida

Died 6/17/20 Handler – Officer Regan St. Pete’s retired K9 ‘Justice’ passes away after years of serving city St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers. The agency said K9 Justice passed away Wednesday. He was “known for his crazy. Just like his partner, Officer Regan.” Both had a lot of energy, making them …

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K9 Onyx – Ignace, Michigan – United States Coast Guard

Died 6/16/20 Handler – Senior Chief Paul Decker Senior Chief Morale Dog Onyx, 13 1/2 years old (95 dog years), of United States Coast Guard Station St. Ignace, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 surrounded by members of her crew and loved ones. Onyx was born in Fremont, Ohio on February 1st, 2007 and on July 13th, 2008 …

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K9 Tango – Edmonson County, Kentucky

K-9 Deputy Tango Died – 6/16/20 Handler – Deputy Jordan Jones Edmonson County Sheriffs Office is devastated over loss of K9 Tango The Edmonson County Sheriffs Office is devastated to announce the loss of our amazing K-9 deputy, Tango. Our beloved drug-sniffing, fun-loving four-legged partner succumbed to an aggressive kidney disease and was put to rest June 16th. Please remember …

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K9 Heros – North Vernon, Indiana

Handler – Sergeant Andrew Richmond Retired K9 passes away North Vernon Police Department has reported the passing of retired K9 Heros. K9 Heros was originally purchased and placed with Sergeant Andrew Richmond in the spring of 2011. Heros was trained as a dual purpose patrol dog and could search for narcotic drugs and chase and apprehend fleeing suspects. During his …

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K9 Nasa – South Yorkshire, England

Handler – PC Paul Brackpool South Yorkshire police dog who once leapt from 12-foot wall to catch drug dealer dies Police Dog Nasa served with South Yorkshire Police between 2007 and 2013 alongside handler PC Paul Brackpool, who has also since retired. The charity K9 Memorial UK, set up to recognise the contribution of police dogs in this country, described …

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K9 Rocko – Greely, Colorado

Rocko, a 9 1/2-year-old German shepherd was a dual-purpose dog Rocko retired in January after nearly five years with the department. Ries said Rocko was a patrol dog in California for about a year before ending up in Greeley. “He was an exceptional K-9, and when working patrol, he did it 100%,” Ries said.

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K9 Rosco – Hartford, Connecticut

Died – 6/12/20 Handler – Officer Joseph Mauro K9 Rosco Passed Away The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Rosco who was the partner of Officer Joseph Mauro with the Hartford Police Department. K9 Rosco passed away on 6/12/20 at the age of 12 years old. Joe and Rosco joined the CPWDA …

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