K9 Memorials

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 …

Died – 7/3/19 Past Handler – Officer Tim Brackeen Beloved Shelby K-9 passes away A Shelby K-9 whose handler was killed in the line of duty nearly three years ago passed away on Wednesday. “We laid to rest perhaps the most significant dog of our lives. He was a hero, a warrior, bred and trained to serve without feelings of …

Died 7/3/19 Handler – PC Duncan Gray Retired police dog Evie dies The German shepherd was retired in November on medical grounds after six years of ‘loyal and dedicated’ service with the force alongside her handler PC Duncan Gray. The Jersey Police Dogs Twitter account announced that Evie had died on Wednesday. In a tweet, they said: ‘It is with …

Died – 6/30/19 Handler – Officer Thomas Forkum Dexter Police K-9 dies from infection The Dexter Police are mourning the loss of one of their own following the death of police canine Bard. Bard underwent surgery on June 27 to remove a piece of metal from his paw. The surgery went well, according to a statement by the department, and …

Died 6/29/19 RIP: Arlington says goodbye to two K9 officers Arlington County Police said goodbye to two of its most loyal officers Saturday: K9 Charly and K9 Koda. Police say the two dogs both served the department from 2007 to 2015. They ask the public to keep the K9’s handlers in your thoughts.

Died 6/29/19 RIP: Arlington says goodbye to two K9 officers Arlington County Police said goodbye to two of its most loyal officers Saturday: K9 Charly and K9 Koda. Police say the two dogs both served the department from 2007 to 2015. They ask the public to keep the K9’s handlers in your thoughts.

Died – 6/29/19 Handler – Officer Robert Johnson Retired Manchester P.D. K9 Dibbs Passes CPWDA is sad to announce that Officer Rob Johnson former retired Manchester police K9 Dibbs, was euthanized today because of declining health. He made the tough decision and the right one to stop his partner’s suffering. Officer Johnson and K9 Dibbs competed in the 2011 Police …

K9 Minko – Creston, Iowa 1ST Handler – Officer Jared Auten 2nd Handler – Officer Jayrd Merritt Creston Police reports death of retired K9 Minko The Creston Police Department has announced the passing of retired K9 Minko. The police department said that K9 Minko was a German Shepherd born in 2009 and had started with the Creston Police Department in …

Died – 6/27/19 Handler – Detective Paul Makuc CT State Police mourn loss of K9 Baxter Members of the Connecticut State Police are mourning the loss of one of its four-legged officers who worked hundreds of fire scene and found countless essential items of evidence that led to arson convictions. Baxter was born on Sept. 26, 2006. He joined the …