K9 Memorials

Former Floyd County Police K9 dies A former Floyd County Police Department K9 has passed away. The department posted a photo on its social media pages of former K9 Officer Lou, saying the officers are mourning the loss. Lou served with Floyd County Police from 2006 until 2011.

Died – 5/26/19 Handler – Sgt. James Zebley Johns Creek Police K-9 laid to rest after memorable career K-9 Dano had a reputation as one hard-working dog. His final shift before retirement underscores that. In January 2017, Dano and partner, Sgt. James Zebley, were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle and, when the suspect jumped out the back …

Died 5/26/19 Handler – Sergeant Trevor O’Neill Tragedy as police dog dies chasing break and enter suspect It is with extremely heavy hearts that the Queensland Police Service can confirm the death of a serving police dog in Harristown earlier this morning. Shortly before 1.30am, Police Dog (PD) Kaleb and his handler were responding to a break and enter in …

Handler – Officer Jason Murzda Retired Struthers K9 passes away A retired K-9 who served in Struthers for 10 years has died of natural causes, officials say. Rebel served with Struthers police from 2007 to 2017. His handler, Jason Murzda, described Rebel as “one of a kind.” The Struthers police department released a statement on their Facebook page: “We are …

Died – 5/25/19 Handler – Officer Larry Peaden Enfield Police K9 Lucky Dies Of Medical Condition Enfield Police Department k9 Lucky passed away with his partner, Officer Larry Peaden, by his side. Enfield, NC – Enfield Police Department (EPD) K9 Lucky died at home on May 25 while undergoing treatment for a recently diagnosed medical condition. “Lucky was recently diagnosed …

Died – 5/24/19 Handler – Deputy Brandon Nuccio St. Lucie County Sheriff’s K9 Dallas dies after illness A K9 dog that had served the Sheriff’s Office for three years died after a sudden illness, the agency announced Saturday. Dallas was the four-legged partner of St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Nuccio, the Sheriff’s Office said. Wednesday, Dallas was taken to …

Georgia police K9 dies chasing suspect in 90-degree weather A police K9 in Georgia suddenly fell ill while chasing a suspect and died. News outlets report the Gwinnett County police dog named Eli was working with his handler in Snellville on Thursday when he began to show symptoms believed to be heat-related. A police statement says the eight-year department veteran …

Died – 5/23/19 Officer Steve Blanding Portsmouth P.D. Mourns K9 Max K9 Max was six years old K9. On May 22 he was attending a training session in Rollinsford. Officer Blanding was doing obedience training with Max and let him off lead for exercise. Max ran full speed into a park bench while chasing his ball. He was transported to …

Handler – Officer Michael Page Retired Police Canine Rico Laid To Rest The Petaluma Police Department is remembering a police canine that recently passed away. The police canine Rico, who served the Petaluma community between 2006 and 2013, died at the age of 14. Rico was laid to rest on Thursday, according to the Petaluma Police Department. The canine was …

Handler – Cpl. Brandon Townley Gwinnett County Police Department K-9 Eros dies less than a year after retirement Less than a year after he was retired from the Gwinnett County Police Department, K9 Eros has died. The department announced Eros’ death in a Wednesday afternoon tweet, saying the K-9 “will be greatly missed by his family.” Eros was retired last …