K9 Memorials

Died – 12/26/18 Handler – Lt. Steven Bose Waterloo Police announce death of K-9 officer Mitch An award-winning retired K-9 officer died Wednesday, according to the Waterloo Police Department. Mitch, a 10-year-old German shepherd trained as a K-9 narcotics and patrol officer, died on the day after Christmas at the home of Lt. Steven Bose, where he had lived since …

Died – 12/25/18 Handler – Detective Brandon Bell Saying farewell to K9 Riky Fostoria Police Department is saying farewell to a furry friend. Detective Brandon Bell, said Riky, an 11-year-old German shepherd, died at Bell’s house on Christmas Day. Riky never officially retired but hadn’t been used this year. “I think, over the years, we had a lot of success,” …

Died – 12/24/18 Deputy-involved shooting near mall in Florida, police dog shot and killed Deputies have confirmed two suspect are in custody after a deputy-involved shooting that left a police dog dead outside The Mall at Wellington Green. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Monday in the parking lot by the mall’s food court, according to a Palm Beach …

Died 12/24/18 Handler – Special Agent Jeff Shatzer Retired K-9 of the Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Pogo, a 7-year-old yellow Labrador retriever who was partnered with retired Special Agent Jeff Shatzer since April 2013, retiring in July 2016. K-9 Pogo was put down after she stopped eating and an Iowa City veterinarian discovered two inoperable liver tumors Dec. 24.

Died – 12/24/18 Handler – Officer Dave Sanchez Westchester Police Mourn Loss Of K9 Narcotics Officer The Westchester County Police Department said goodbye to a veteran K9 drug-detecting dog over the holiday season. While many were celebrating the holidays, the department announced that retired canine officer Sal has died on Christmas Eve. Sal had been retired from the department since …

Died -12/24/18 It’s with deep regret to inform you RPD Aukan unexpectedly passed away, on Christmas Eve, he served with Humberside police for 9yrs, even coming out of retirement for a further 6mths to help out. He’s greatly missed and was a legend at work & home.

Died – 12/24/18 Hero police dog killed while trying to take down murder suspect on Christmas Eve A police dog was killed while trying to tackle a suspected murderer outside a shopping centre on Christmas Eve. K9 Cigo was in the middle of taking down suspected Latin Kings gang member The Mall in Wellington Green, Florida, when he was shot. …

Died 12/24 18 Handler – Deputy Brad Hall Deputies mourn passing of retired K-9 A retired K-9 who worked for the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department is being remembered on this Christmas after he died on 12/24/18. Zee, the German Shepard worked for the department sniffing out bad guys and performing other duties for 8 years until he retired last year. …

Handler – Officer Colby Palmersheim Worthington PD mourning the loss of their former K-9 Thor The Worthington Police Department is mourning the loss of their friend and colleague after the passing of former K-9 Thor. Thor worked as an officer for the Worthington police Department from 2009 to 2016. The Worthington Police Department posted about the passing of their former …

Handler – Officer Jaret Reece Virginia Tech Police K9 dies Virginia Tech campus police have announced the death of one of their K9 officers. Bax, a recently retired K9 died. The department cited health issues. “It is w/heavy & sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved K9 Bax,” Virginia Tech police said. “Our gratitude 2 Bax’s partner …