K9 Memorials

Died 7/26/24 Handler – Deputy Hayden Green K-9 passes away ‘unexpectedly’ after over 6 years of service The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of the department’s K-9s recently passed away “unexpectedly” following over six years of service. Deputies said the K-9, Axe, started working with his handler in 2018.According to deputies, during Axe’s time with his handler, they …

Sugar Creek, Missouri community bids farewell to retired police K-9, Ammo The community of Sugar Creek, Missouri, said goodbye to Ammo, a retired police K-9, who was put to sleep after doctors found a tumor in his neck.A police car procession was held in his honor, starting from the Sugar Creek Police Department and ending at the Independence Animal Hospital. …

Died – 7/25/24 Handler – Sgt. Dan Larsen Retired Gwinnett Police K9 Dies After Battle With Spine Illness After spending nearly seven years with Gwinnett County Police, and battling a spine illness for some time, former K9 officer Elsa has died, police said Monday.Elsa, a Belgian Malinois, was put to rest Thursday, police said. The nature of the spine illness …

Died – 7/24/24 Handler – Officer Dustin Hill K-9 Gypsy took her final ride Retired Wahpeton Police Department K-9 Gypsy took her final ride this past Wednesday.Acclaimed K-9 in the Wahpeton community, Gypsy, a black Labrador mix came in first place for three consecutive years when K-9 teams from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wyoming were trained at Camp …

Died 7/24/24 Handler – Officer Thompson K9 Durak Has Passed Away The Town of Newburgh Police Department has shared that a K9 in their department has passed away.On July 24th, 2024 the Town of Newburgh Police Department wrote on social media “It is with an extremely heavy heart that the Town of Newburgh PD shares the passing of Police K9 …

Handler – Lt. Gary Sovey Retired police dog that served in Upper Peninsula for years has died It is with deep regret to inform you of the passing of retired Escanaba Department of Public Safety K-9 Officer Dag. Dag, a Belgian Malinois came to us in 2012 from the Von Liche Kennels in Indiana. Dag served us proudly as a …

Died – 7/22/24 Handler – Officer Devin Wisdom Parsons Police K9 passes away unexpectedly; investigation underway The Parsons Police Department announced the death of one of its K9 officers.Police say K9, Karim, a 4-year-old Belgium Malinois, had worked a 12-hour shift on Monday and appeared to be fine when his handler, Officer Devin Wisdom, placed him in his kennel yesterday. …

Died – 7/23/24 Handler – Lt. Gavin Walmsley Richland County K9 passes away The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) announced the passing of K9 Emmy who has served as a community relations dog for years.K9 Emmy passed away on Tuesday at the age of 10.Deputies said Emy and her partner Lt. Gavin Walmsley visited elementary schools, churches, businesses and community …

Died – 7/22/24 Handler – Master Deputy II Anthony “Tony” Natalzia Police Officers Salute K9 with Terminal Cancer on Her Final Walkout A devoted German shepherd named Candy has been a vital part of the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office since 2014, serving as their pioneering narcotics detection dog. Candy’s nearly decade-long service saw her conduct over 2,900 operational searches, leading …

Died – 7/21/24 Hampton County K-9 suffocates on kennel gate It is with deep sorrow that Hampton County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Deputy Leo. On July 21st, 2024, at approximately 7:05 AM, K9 Deputy Leo was found deceased by his handler. Deputies were dispatched to the handler’s residence, where it appeared that K9 Deputy Leo had accidentally …