K9 Memorials

Died 12/13/25 1ST Handler – Det. Jim Albin 2nd Handler – Det. Allen Englert IMPD announces retired K-9 officer has died A retired IMPD K-9 officer has died.IMPD announced Sunday, Dec. 15 that retired K-9 officer Jett passed away Friday, Dec. 13. Jett served with IMPD from October 2014 to October 2023. He was paired with IMPD Det. Jim Albin …

Died 12/11/24 Handler – Officer Robert Applegarth Center Township Police Department sends condolences to Beaver Falls officer who lost K-9 partner The Center Township Police Department is sending its condolences to an officer who lost his K-9 partner.K-9 Pungo died on Dec. 11, police said.The department offered its condolences to Officer Robert Applegarth from the City of Beaver Falls Police …

1st Handler – Ofc. Abrams 2nd Handler – Ofc. Lopez The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) announced the passing of K9 Ajax, a German short-haired pointer who served as a single-purpose narcotic service dog.”His faithful service to the City of Fort Worth and the greater DFW area will never be forgotten,” FWPD said in a statement.Ajax joined FWPD in 2017 …

Handler – Deputy Borden Geauga County K-9 Rotar dies after 11 years of service K-9 Rotar helped officers with countless narcotic arrests, searches for suspects and missing persons, and recovering critical evidence, GCSO listed.“His dedication and skill made him an invaluable asset to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office,” GCSO stated.His four paws enforced the laws until his retirement on March …

Handler – Officer Anders Terrell Police mourn death of K-9 Officer The Terrell Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers after he was diagnosed with an illness the department said was not survivable.On Saturday the department asked for thoughts and prayers as K-9 Officer Max was receiving a medical evaluation at Texas A&M Veterinary Center …

Died – 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Jason Nare Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s announce the death of K9 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are mourning the death of K9 Gaj. Gaj served the sheriff’s office for almost a decade and died on Friday, December 6.Gaj retired in 2021 alongside handler Sergeant Jason Nare and was named in honor of Deputy Gary A. …

Died 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Koratko Cottage Grove Police Department remembers beloved retired K-9 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of retired K9 Larz. K9 Larz passed away at the age of 13 with his handler, Sergeant Anthony Koratko and his family, by his side on Friday December 6, 2024.K9 Larz joined the Cottage Grove Police …

Handler – Trooper Brian Hibbs Alaska State Troopers mourn the loss of K-9 Lenox, who passed away unexpectedly It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Alaska State Trooper K9 Lenox. K9 Lenox suffered a medical emergency while off-duty and passed on December 3, 2024. His passing comes just a few months short of his scheduled retirement.K9 …

Died 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Jason Nare Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s announce the death of K9 Gaj Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are mourning the death of K9 Gaj. Gaj served the sheriff’s office for almost a decade and died on Friday, December 6.Gaj retired in 2021 alongside handler Sergeant Jason Nare and was named in honor of Deputy Gary A. …

Died – 12/4/24 Handler – Deputy Rob Whipple Beloved police K-9 mourned in Saratoga County The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a retired K-9.J.D. was just 6 years old.The German Shepard had a major medical event while on the way to a veterinarian hospital on Wednesday evening, the sheriff’s office said.He began serving with Patrol Tracking …