K9 Memorials

K9 Axe – Stamford, Connecticut

Died 2/26/19 Handler – Officer Willie Guilford K9 Axe dies under anesthesia during a medical procedure The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of K9 Axe on 2/26/19. The Stamford Police K9 Unit regrets to inform you that K9 Axe died unexpectedly while under anesthesia during a medical procedure. Ofc. Willie Guilford raised K9 Axe …

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K9 Bruno – Harford, Maryland

Died – 2/25/19 Handler – Senior Depuy John Hoppa Retired Harford K9 officer Bruno dies at 14 It’s with great sadness that for the second time this month we announce the passing of a retired HCSO K9. K9 Bruno died Monday night at the age of 14. Bruno was assigned to Patrol, and was the K9 Partner of Senior Depuy …

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K9 Kaizer – Durham, England

Died – 2/24/19 Handler – PC Ian Squire Durham Police are devastated to announce that PD Kaizer was lost yesterday following a very short, serious but unexpected illness. The German Shepherd was a popular figure on social media and was well known from starring in Channel 5 show Police Interceptors. The eight-year-old PD served with the force for six and …

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K9 Drago – Twin Falls County, Idaho

Died – 2/23/19 Handler – Sergeant Charles Hoop Losing a friend is never fun–and from personal experience, the loss of a pet, or a four-legged friend is just as hard if not harder. The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is currently experiencing loss, as their active duty patrol K9 Drago died over the weekend. The sheriff’s office announced on their …

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K9 Renzo – Berkeley County, West Virginia

Died 2/22/19 RIP K9 Renzo It is with the deepest regret to announce that retired K9 Renzo passed. K9 Renzo served with the Sheriff’s Office from 2009 through 2017, and has been enjoying his retirement with his handler and Association Vice President , LT T.D. Heckman, K9 Renzo was greatly loved by all at the Sheriff’s Office. K9 Renzo played …

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K9 Doby – Fairfax County, Virginia

Died – 2 22 19 K9 dog dies while responding to robbery in Hybla Valley A two-year-old K9 officer died Friday while helping to respond to an armed robbery in Hybla Valley, the Fairfax County Police announced. Doby, a K9 who had been with the FCPD since March 2018, stopped breathing and collapsed while responding to a call in the …

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K9 Izzo – Barnstable, Massachusetts

Handler – Sgt. Troy Perry K9 Izzo Passes It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of retired patrol dog, K9 Izzo. Izzo was the partner of Sgt. Troy Perry and served the Town Of Barnstable for over seven years. Eleven year old Izzo was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor earlier this week. We thank Izzo for his …

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K9 Ice

Died 2/21/19 K9 Ice Passed Away K9 Ice tragically passed away. He was removed from the University Veterinary Hospital, and his feeding tube removed. His handler brought him to his private veterinarian, where he was put back on a feeding tube, in hopes he could survive. Prelim tests done show no cancerous cells (which was the big concern). His handler …

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K9 Byoo – San Jose, California

Died 2/21/19 It is with the deepest regret to announce that retired K9 Byoo passed recovering from surgery 0n 2/21/19.He served with the San Jose Police Department for 8 years from 2010-2018.He played an instrumental role in keeping both police officers and the community Throughout his career he helped take several criminals and guns off the street. On his first …

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K9 Blitz – Oakland County, Michigan

Handler – Deputy Mike Richardson RIP K-9 Blitz For seven years, K-9 Blitz served the community, fighting crime alongside Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement groups. He sniffed out illegal drugs, chased down fleeing criminals and — what may be considered the highlight of his career — located an Alzheimer’s patient who had been missing for several hours. …

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