K9 Memorials

Died – 12/11/19 Clare City Police K9 Officer Dies The Clare City Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, Brewster, their K9 officer died Wednesday night. Brewster had been with the department since 2015 and was a dual trained dog, equally effective searching for narcotics and tracking people. Clare Police Chief Brian Gregory says just last …

Died 12/11/19 Handler – Detective Christopher Snyder Burlington County sheriffs give working K-9 final salute Late in the afternoon, officers and staff from the sheriff’s department, the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and other county courthouse staff gathered behind the courthouse to watch as Snyder and Scottie left the building one last time. With his tail wagging and tongue out, Burlington …

Died 12/10/19 Handler – Sgt. Matt Webb The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office lost a beloved member of their law enforcement family this week. K-9 Jimmy passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired K9 Jimmy,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. “K-9 Jimmy started his career …

Handler – Sgt. Mike Werges Eureka Police Department mourns loss of K9 The Eureka Police Department is mourning the loss of a K9. Reno was recently diagnosed with an aggressive auto immune disease. He was Sgt. Mike Werges’ second K9 partner and served the community of Eureka from 2012 to 2019. Reno was certified in both patrol and narcotics detection …

Died 12/7/19 Handler – Officer Ken Wood Quincy Police K-9 Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency A Quincy Police K-9 unit died after suffering a medical emergency at Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday. Police said Major was rushed to VCA South Shore Animal Hospital but did not survive. “We are saddened to announce that K-9 Major has crossed the Rainbow Bridge,” the …

Died 12/6/19 10- year old sniffer dog Rambo dies of age related illness in Coimbatore The 10-year old Sniffer Dog of Detective Dog Squad of the City police died here Friday, due to age related illness, putting the entire police department in gloom. Rambo, a male Doberman was commissioned with the dog squad and was trained for a year from …

Died 12/6/19 University Explosive Canine Dies from Cancer K-9 Chief, the University of Maryland Police Department’s explosive detection dog, died Friday after battling cancer. Chief was born in North Carolina in 2010 and was one of four K-9 officers that joined UMPD in 2012, the department said. During his seven years with the department, Chief helped provide security sweeps for …

Died – 12/5/19 Handler – Sgt. Fabian Silva C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce the unexpected passing of K9 Fina today with the Willimantic Police Department who served her department for seven years with her handler Sgt Fabian Silva from 2014 to present. They had numerous finds as a team and a recent physical apprehension of a burglary suspect in late …

Died 12/4/19 NRP SERVICE DOG NAMED CRUE HAS PASSED AWAY The Niagara Regional Police Service must say goodbye to a very good boy. One of their Police Service Dogs named Crue passed away on Wednesday following a short illness. The NRP are saying Crue will be remembered for his great work ethic, loud bark and tireless dedication. The Niagara Regional …

Died – 12/4/19 Handler – Sgt. Bryan Zabrecky Lake County K-9 Zahr remembered for his smarts, love of pets During one of Sgt. Bryan Zabrecky’s darkest days, fellow officers from all over Lake County rushed to be at his side. When Zabrecky, a K-9 handler with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, picked up the remains of his partner, Zahr, from …