K9 Memorials

Rest In Peace ‘Kato’ the Kent Police K9 From our friends at the Kent Police Department comes this touching tribute to one of their own – Kato the K9, who passed away from a ruptured tumor that took his 9th life at the age of 9.5. Kato served with the Kent Police from 2012 to 2017. People always ask cops …

Handler – Robert Fain Deputy arrested after beloved K9 named Mailly dies from ‘horrific’ malnourishment and dehydration A former Louisiana deputy was arrested earlier this month after a K9 passed away from malnourishment, according to officials. The Advocate reports that 28-year-old Robert Fain, a former deputy with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, is facing animal cruelty charges in connection with …

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is mourning the death of one of its own. Long time service dog Rocko died recently due to health issues. The Highway Patrol says Rocko played a big part in keeping people safe for 10 years.

Handler – Captain Nick Jimenez Retired Joplin Police K9 Gunner passes away Joplin Police announce the passing of K9 Gunner. They posted the following to social media: “We are sad to announce that K9 Gunner has crossed the rainbow bridge. K9 Gunner was born in 2006 and joined our agency in January 2008. Gunner was from Holland and was a …

Died 10/28/19 Handler – by Cpl. Phil Reed Warsaw Police Department mourns the loss of the K9 Dax The Warsaw Police Department announced on Facebook Wednesday of the passing of K9 “Dax”, who had recently been retired from the department. Dax was a Belgian Malinois dog and was born in Holland on 4/25/2010. He joined the department on April 1, …

Died – 10/29/19 Arnold Police Department mourns loss of K9 The Arnold Police Department is mourning the loss of their beloved K9 Yano. On Oct. 29, Yano died, the department announced. A spokesperson said for several years, Yano helped his human partner patrol the City of Arnold with immense dedication and devotion. He was always ready to help his fellow …

Died – 10/28/19 Handler – Officer Hodge Johns Creek Police announces death of retired K-9 K-9 Nico was a Czech German Shepherd, originally from the Czech Republic, who came to the United States, and the Johns Creek Police Department, via Virginia Beach-based Cobra Canine. K-9 Nico was 2 years old when he was partnered with Officer Hodge, and they were …

Handler – Sgt. Darcy Williams Retired Calgary police canine remembered as ‘loving and friendly’ The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is mourning the death of one its retired K9s. In 2007, at nine weeks old Sarka was transferred from the Regina Police Service to the CPS. She was then raised by CPS members until 2009 when she was partnered with Sgt. …

Died 10/17/19 Tributes as Derbyshire police dog dies Tributes have been paid to a retired police dog following his death over the weekend. PD Wilbur died on Sunday afternoon. A Facebook post from the Clay Cross Safer Neighbourhood Team said PD Wilbur was used as an explosives search dog and worked during the 2012 London Olympic Games. The post says: …

Died – 10/26/19 Handler – Mastan Rao Prakasam Mourns K9 Shadow Mastan Rao breaks down as he says his final goodbye to his friend and co-worker, officer Shadow ‘the crime dog’, with whom he had been working as a handler. Prakasam district SP Siddharth Kaushal is also seen tearing up, mourning Shadow’s loss, in a video released as a tribute …