K9 Memorials

Retired Halifax County Sheriff’s Office K-9 ‘Reggie’ dies at age 13 A retired Halifax County Sheriff’s Office K-9 named Reggie has died at age 13. According to the sheriff’s office, Reggie retired in early 2016 because of hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that can cause pain. He had served the county for 10 …

Died – 12/4/18 Handler – Officer Nick Beltz Groton mourns beloved police dog Lola Less than five months after her initial diagnosis with high-grade B-cell lymphoma, beloved K-9 officer Lola lost her battle with the cancer Dec. 4. The 8-year-old black lab had been the trusted partner of Officer Nick Beltz for six years as the department’s first and only …

Died – 12/4/18 Handler – Office Ryan Flannigan Tampa police K-9 dies of natural causes week before retirement A Tampa Police Department K-9 passed away from natural causes Tuesday night. K-9 Chesney started protecting the city of Tampa in Oct. 2010 and was set to retire next week. He was responsible for apprehending felony suspects and also served as an …

Died 12/3/18 IMPD police dog dies of cancer A police dog died Monday morning after a battle with cancer, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said. The 12-year-old Dutch shepherd named Timo had worked with IMPD’s narcotics detection team for 10 years. During its time with IMPD, the dog helped find over $3 million in cash, several thousand pounds of marijuana and …

Handler – Officer D’Esposito Galloway Police are mourning the loss K9 Zito The Galloway Police are mourning the loss of a longtime member of the police force, K-9 dog Zito. Zito was on patrol in Galloway for over ten years, before retiring in 2017. During that time, SFC D’Esposito and K-9 Zito conducted over 800 K9 deployments during their very …

Handler – Officer Ryan Lasalde K9 Officer dies On Monday, the Visalia Police Department announced the death of one of its former K9 officers. Police say K9 Officer Mack passed away over the weekend. Mack was assigned to Visalia Police Officer Ryan Lasalde in 2008. He retired in 2014 after a very successful career.

Handler – PC Ian McDonald Drug-sniffing police dog who busted hundreds of criminals in Northamptonshire loses battle with cancer Billy the spaniel lost his battle with cancer and has died. His handler, PC Ian McDonald, worked with Billy for the pooch’s whole career – but also knew him as the family pet when he came home with him when they …

Died – 11/29/18 Handler – Sgt. Friels K9 Duke Died The City of Marksville is mourning the loss of one of our own today. K9 Hera a 7 year old Belgian Malinois died today at the residence of her handler Sgt. Torrick Friels when Hera collar got hung up on her during the night. MPD worked K9 Hera since 2012 …

Died – 11/29/18 Handler – Officer Loomis CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Jeffrey Lommis’s retired K9 partner Gunner with the Monroe Police Department. Officer Loomis made the hard, painful but loving decision to end his loyal partner’s suffering yesterday. ( 11/29/18 ) Both joined the CPWDA on 4/1/10 and were members from 2010 – 2016. Gunner …

Died – 11/26/18 Handler – Deputy Chief Chanze Fowler Hartley County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away after 9 years of service K9 Ellie with the Hartley County Sheriff’s Office has passed away after nine years and four months of service. K9 Ellie was donated by a Weimaraner breeder by request of Deputy Chief Chanze Fowler, who also acted as her …