K9 Memorials

K9 Fin – Livermore, California

Died – 9/15/18 1st Handler – Officer Dave Cerruti 2nd Handler – Officer Al Grajeda Retired Livermore K9 Officer Dies At Age 11 It is with sadness that we share with the Livermore community the passing of K9 Fin Saturday, due to complications related to old age. Today, with the assistance of Patrol and members of the Honor Guard, Fin …

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K9 Kyra – DeSoto Parish , Louisiana

Died 9/14/18 Handler – Cpl. Kyle Martin DeSoto Sheriff’s Office says goodbye to beloved K-9 The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office’ retired K-9 Deputy Kyra died on Friday, according to news release from Sheriff Jayson Richardson. Kyra served DeSoto Parish for eight years until she retired to her home with Cpl. Kyle Martin and his family in 2015. Kyra spent her …

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K9 Sita – Sevierville, Tennessee

Died – 9/14/18 Handler – Officer Drew Dennis Retired K9 passes away, will always be part of police family The Sevierville Police Department lost one of their own today as the department announced the passing of K9 Sita. Police said K9 Sita was 13-years-old, and she “faithfully served the community for seven years.” K9 Sita worked with the police department …

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K9 Betti – Santa Barbara County, California

Died – 9/14/18 Handler – Deputy Mike McNeil Betti, Sheriff’s Office Retired K-9, Dies at Age 14 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has lost the first and only female K-9 to work for the agency. Retired K-9 Betti passed away Sept. 14, at age 14 due to health complications from old age. Betti, whose full name is Betti Blue …

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K9 Inka – Auburn, Maine

Died 9/13/18 Handler – Cpl. Scott Corey Inka, one of Auburn’s first K-9s, dies Inka, the retired police dog has died. The Auburn Police Department announced her passing Thursday afternoon. She was 12 years old. “Inka’s heart showed in everything she did,” the post read. “She would allow the smallest child to pet her and kiss her; but she knew …

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K9 Axe – Bellevue, Nebraska

Died – 9/12/18 Handler – Officer Jim Bartley Axe, longtime Bellevue K-9, dies two weeks after his last day on patrol A former Bellevue Police Department K-9, Axe, died today. Axe served on the BPD K-9 Unit for more than five years. He retired Aug. 28. Axe’s handler and owner, Jim Bartley, said Axe was a great partner because he …

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K9 CC – Hertfordshire, England

Died 9/11/18 Handler – Nikki Harvey CC worked for the fire service for 7 years, starting in 2006. He was trained to sniff out traces of ignitable liquids such as petrol, paraffin and lighter fluid, which can remain present even after the most severe fire.Wearing his special fire boots to protect his paws he assisted fire investigation officers in determining …

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K9 Rex – Oakland, Tennessee

Died 9/10/18 Oakland Police mourn loss of 10-year-old K-9 officer The Oakland Tennessee Police Department announced on Wednesday the death of a 10-year-old K-9 officer dog. It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of K9 Rex. On Monday September 10, 2018 Rex was humanely euthanized due to age, hip issues, and congestive heart failure. Rex …

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