K9 Memorials

Died – 7/9/19 Handler – Officer Rick McLendon K9 Rocky says goodbye before his last patrol Richland police K9 Rocky is spending time with friends, family and the community before his final patrol. The 17-year-old Beligian Malinois will be put to rest Tuesday evening after battling an ongoing illness, police officials said.“K9 Rocky will be known as one of the …

Died – 7/8/19 Handler – Officer Jason Cooling C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce that Officer Cooling put Remi down on 7/8/19. He suffered a back injury playing in the yard just a week after he and his handler Officer Jason Cooling retired from Torrington Police Department. He had surgery to correct the issue but was paralyzed from the incident after …

Died – 7/8/19 Handler – Officer Lorri Landrigan Retired Weymouth police dog dies A popular Weymouth police K9 who worked with the narcotics unit has died. The dog, named Audi, died Monday. She was 14. Audi began working as a police dog in 2006 and retired in 2014.“Audi was a popular dog with police in the area, because she was …

Died 7/8/19 Handler – Deputy Ken Baum Mason County K-9 officer dies unexpectedly A Mason County K-9 officer unexpectedly died Monday evening. Sheriff Kim Cole announced that K-9 Cash was found dead in his kennel by his handler just before 6:00 p.m. Monday. Cash had worked with his handler, Deputy Ken Baum, over the holiday weekend. Cash was an 8-year-old …

Died – 7/7/19 Handler – Detective Todd Nunn Retired Concord police K9 dies, remembered for his years of service Concord police are mourning the loss of a trusted and beloved K9 who’s being remembered as an “excellent and handsome ambassador” for the community he loyally served. The 12-year-old dog named Dantest worked with the Concord Police Department for seven years, …

Handler – Officer Jeff Shaikh Beloved Long Island police dog dies A veteran police dog that helped keep Nassau County safe for a decade has died. “K9 Jake passed away peacefully over the weekend. Jake joined the department in 2009 and working with Police Officer Jeff Shaikh. “Together, they were responsible for arresting dangerous criminals, getting millions of dollars’ worth …

Died 7/6/19 Andhra’s heroic police dog passes away in Visakhapatnam hospital The dog is man’s best friend. It is the epitome of loyalty, sincerity, and selflessness. They are the only animal to be used, across defense and police units, as duty officers. Many countries have specialized canine units which are highly efficient and dependable. Due to their keen sense of …

Handler – Officer Shaun Pye FAMUPD K9 dies suddenly after medical issues The Florida A&M University Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their K9s. K9 Que passed suddenly last week after medical issues. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office posted a message on Facebook, sending their condolences to Oue’s handler, FAMUPD officer Shaun Pye. LCSO said their K9 …

Died – 7/5/19 Handler – Police Chief Curt Martinez Retired West Caln K9 Bouc “Butch” dies at 11 years old West Caln Police Chief Curt Martinez announced on Friday that retired K9 Bouc “Butch” lost his battle with cancer at 11 years old. K9 Butch, who was trained in patrol and explosive detection, started with the West Caln Township Police …

Died – 7/5/19 Handler – Officer Hester Retired Mooresville Police Canine Officer, Sledge, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Canine Officer Sledge was born in 2013 and became a member of the Mooresville Police Department in 2014 until he was retired at the end of 2018. He was an integral member of …