K9 Memorials

Died – 5/3/19 Handler – Sgt. Samuel Shipley Lt. Lou, the K-9 officer who spent years with the York County Sheriff’s Office before retiring less than two years ago, died Friday, May 3, 2019, county officials said. The scent-tracking bloodhound came to the sheriff’s office as a puppy in March 2008, becoming the partner of sheriff’s Sgt. Sam Shipley. Lou …

Died 5/2/19 Handler – Officer Ryan Walters Penn Hills Police K-9 Dies It is with a tremendous amount of sadness that the Penn Hills Police Department announces the passing of police Canine Riggs. Riggs was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer that was incurable. His partner and lifelong friend, Officer Ryan Walters, made the decision to end his suffering, …

New Hampshire State Troopers Mourn Sudden Loss of K-9 “Lola Handler – Trooper Andrew Sheffer New Hampshire State Police are mourning the passing of one of their four-footed partners. “It is with a heavy heart that the New Hampshire State Police Canine Unit announces the passing of K-9 Lola,” reads a Twitter post made by the agency on Wednesday. Lt. …

Retired Whitley Co. K9 dies A retired Whitley County Sheriff’s Department K9 has died. K9 Koenie passed away earlier this month, the department announced on its Facebook page. K9 Koenie joined the department in December 2008 and was with current Chief Deputy Jason Spencer until 2013. He was retired and spent the rest of his life with Spencer and his …

Retired D.C. police K9 Trigger, who recovered over $7 million in illegal drugs, dies A retired police dog with the Metropolitan Police Department has died. D.C. police said Tuesday on Twitter that K9 Trigger, an eight-year veteran with the department, has passed away. According to police, Trigger was a drug-detecting K9 and recovered over $7 million in illegal drugs while …

Died – 4/30/19 Handler – Lt. O’Neil Retired Clackamus County K9 Dies It is with the deepest sorrow we announce the passing of retired K-9 Nero. Nero started working for the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in 2006 at just a year and a half old. He retired in 2016 after 10 years of service at the ripe old age of …

Former Lancashire Police dog Narvik has died Narvik served with Lancashire Police between 2008 and 2013 before enjoying the last six years in retirement. This evening it was announced the canine had passed away. In a tribute to the pooch, a spokesman for the Lancashire Police Dog Unit said on social media: “A sad day as we say goodnight to …

Died – 4/30/19 Police Mourn K9 Biggie K9 Biggie died after suffering from heat stroke while conducting a track during a training exercise at the South Florida Reception Center in Doral, Florida. He was rushed to a local veterinarian when he began showing signs of distress. He was unable to recover as a result of the heat exhaustion and passed …

Handler – Officer – Ashman Herndon Police K9 Passes Away Herndon Police K9 Leon has died from cancer, the department reported over the weekend. Leon was medically retired back in February due to the illness. He died on Thursday. “The Herndon Police Department Honor Guard stands final watch over K9 Leon,” Herndon Police wrote on Twitter. “Thank you for your …