K9 Memorials

Died – 7/6/24 Handler – Chief Deputy B.J. Knight Scotland County Sheriff’s Office bid farewell to K-9 Bob The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office bid farewell Wednesday to a deputy who has dedicated more than nine years to the force, K-9 Bob.The German shepherd died at the age of 14 on June 6. He is the department’s sixth K-9 to pass …

Died 7/6/24 Handler – Corporal Andrew Kuhn Pleasant Hill Police Dept. bids farewell to K-9 officer Bodie It is with great sadness that the Pleasant Hill Police Department announced the passing of its police K-9 Bodie. Bodie’s end of watch came July 6, after an unexpected health complication while off-duty.Bodie, a Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherd mix, was born in …

Died – 7/6/24 Handler – Detective David Collins State Police mourn the passing of K-9 Officer Elmer Connecticut State Police have announced the passing of K-9 Officer Elmer Saturday night. Assigned to Detective David Collins, Elmer was a member of the Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit. Det. Collins and Elmer traveled across the state assisting on numerous fire scenes and …

Died- 7/5/24 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Todd Williams Hoke County K-9 loses battle with cancer Following a cancer battle, a K-9 with the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has passed away.K-9 Ola died on July 5, three days after she was diagnosed with lymphoma. Her death was announced by the HCSO this Thursday.“K-9 Ola was euthanized to eliminate pain and …

Died 7/4/24 Handler – State Trooper First Class Kyle Kaelberer Connecticut State Police K-9 Drago passed away on July 4 Despite the holiday, July 4 was difficult for the Connecticut State Police community, which lost K-9 Drago #9086, according to a release from CSP.Drago passed away on Thursday due to medical complications. He was a partner of State Trooper First …

Died 7/3/24 Police dog dies after chasing attempted murder suspect into lake as he fled from officers The 27-year-old suspect is being held on suspicion of animal cruelty and over a separate inquiry into an allegation of attempted murder.A police dog has died after entering the water to search for a suspect at a country park in Leicestershire.Officers said a …

Died 7/3/24 Handler – Officer Jacob Nelson Final Farewell to Retired Sarasota Police K-9 Bronson Sarasota Police Department mourned the unexpected loss of retired Sarasota Police K-9 Bronson on Wednesday, who served with Officer Jacob Nelson from 2014 to 2021.The Sarasota Police Department family gathered outside headquarters Wednesday afternoon for a final farewell.Watch the tribute here.K-9 Bronson retired in November …

North Versailles Police K-9 Unit mourning loss of officer Laky Handler – Chief Locke With heavy hearts, the North Versailles Township K9 Unit announces the passing of one of its bravest and most loyal members, retired K9 Laky. Laky, a dedicated Belgian Malinois, devoted his life to ensuring the safety and security of the North Versailles community alongside his handler …

Died 7/2/24 Handler – Major Lance Guidroz St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office announces death of retired K9 A retired K9 for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has died.According to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, retired narcotics K9 “Dino” passed away at the age of 12 on July 2. “Dino” served the citizens of St. Landry Parish from 2013 …

Died – 7/2/24 Handler – Sgt. Stacey Bostwick Obion County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Rowdy The Obion County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of its K9s.K9 Rowdy, who was the partner to Sgt. Stacey Bostwick, died Tuesday. Rowdy “hunted down bad guys like no other,” the post said. “We appreciate Rowdy’s service, and he will …