K9 Memorials
K9 Narvic – Lancashire, England
Former Lancashire Police dog Narvik has died Narvik served with Lancashire Police between 2008 and 2013 before enjoying the last six years in retirement. This evening it was announced the canine had passed away. In a tribute to the pooch, a spokesman for the Lancashire Police Dog Unit said on social media: “A sad day as we say goodnight to …
Read More »K9 Biggie – Florida
Died – 4/30/19 Police Mourn K9 Biggie K9 Biggie died after suffering from heat stroke while conducting a track during a training exercise at the South Florida Reception Center in Doral, Florida. He was rushed to a local veterinarian when he began showing signs of distress. He was unable to recover as a result of the heat exhaustion and passed …
Read More »K9 Leon – Herndon, Virginia
Handler – Officer – Ashman Herndon Police K9 Passes Away Herndon Police K9 Leon has died from cancer, the department reported over the weekend. Leon was medically retired back in February due to the illness. He died on Thursday. “The Herndon Police Department Honor Guard stands final watch over K9 Leon,” Herndon Police wrote on Twitter. “Thank you for your …
Read More »K9 Axe – New Castle, Indiana
Died – 4/27/19 Handler – Sgt. Josh Hedges Axe, longtime Bellevue K-9, dies two weeks after his last day on patrol The New Castle Police Department is mourning the loss of their K-9 Axe after they believe he suffered from gastric torsion, or twisted stomach. In a social media post Monday, police say Axe’s handler, Sgt. Josh Hedges found him …
Read More »K9 Niko – Fowlerville, Michigan
Died – 4/24/19 Handler – Officer Soli Fowlerville police K-9 dies after retiring last summer The Fowlerville police department lost one of its retired K-9s this week. Niko died Wednesday after being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, which decreases the heart’s ability to pump blood. The dog retired in June. He was with the department for six years. Niko lived with …
Read More »K9 Bak – Fort Worth, Texas
Died – 4/23/19 K9 Dies After 3 Years With Fort Worth Police Department A K9 patroller who had been a part of the Fort Worth Police Department for three years died Tuesday. FWPD tweeted photos of Bak, who suffered from Systemic Lupus Erythematosis. He was born May 14, 2014 and joined the police team April 14, 2016.
Read More »K9 Deebo – Tampa, Florida
Handler – Officer M. Bridges Retired Tampa police K-9 dies after years of service It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired police K9 Deebo. Deebo retired with his handler, M. Bridges In 2017. This K9 team was truly one of the departments most loved. Deebo was a regular at Raymond James Stadium where he …
Read More »K9 Noa – Orange County, California
Died – 4/22/19 1st Handler – Deputy Anderson 2nd Handler – Deputy Hodges 3rd Handler – Deputy Raphael Retired K9 Noa Passes, Remembered By OCSD The Orange County Sheriff Department’s K9 Unit is saddened to announce the passing of retired Police Service Dog, Noa. The 15-year-old Belgian Malinois passed away Monday, April 22, after a long and successful career with …
Read More »K9 Kane – Indiana State Police
Handler – Sgt. Stephen Wheeles Retired Indiana police dog dies after years of service A retired Indiana police dog, who served the community for several years, has died. Kane has died at the age of 13. He served Indiana State police from December 2007 until his retirement in 2015. In his golden years, Kane enjoyed chasing tennis balls and relaxing. …
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