K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer Adam Laprade Retired Seekonk K-9 dies The Seekonk Police Department is mourning a retired member of their K-9 unit this weekend. The police departmen announced on Friday night that Retired K-9 Kilo, who joined the department in 2013, had “developed a sudden medical condition” on Wednesday evening and died “peacefully.” Kilo’s handler, K-9 Officer Adam Laprade, was …

Died – 7/13/18 The Colorado Springs Police K-9 Unit said goodbye to a loyal four-legged officer this weekend. Police Canine Remme was on duty early Friday morning, when he experienced an acute medical issue.The K-9 Unit said Remme was rushed to the emergency veterinary hospital. But despite medical efforts, Remme succumbed to his illness and passed away. The Colorado Springs …

Died – 7/13/15 Beverly Hills retired K-9 named Jinx dies after losing fight to Cushing’s disease A Beverly Hills retired K-9 named Jinx died after battling Cushing’s disease, the police department said. The black lab served as a narcotics detection dog from 2009 until 2014. The department said he was the only dog assigned to the entire field division of …

CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Ostin who died on 7/10/18 and was partnered with Officer Patrick Huntley of the Plainville Police Department. Officer Huntley and K9 Ostin joined the CPWDA on 8/28/10 and was a Lifetime Member. Ostin was certified in Patrol and Narcotics and was in service from 8/20/10 – 7/10/18. K9 Ostin was 10 …

Died 7/9/18 Handler – Officer Steve Smith Police Mourn K9 Jake Palm Bay Police Department announced that K-9 “Jake” passed away Monday due to natural causes. Jake was twelve-years-old and was personally owned by Officer Steve Smith and Detective Jasmine Smith. Jake served the Palm Bay Police Department for seven years in the Crime Suppression Unit and Uniformed Patrol Division, …

Died – 7/9/18 Handler – Officer David McNeice CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Dave McNeice’s retired K9 partner Mack who was 15 years old of the East Windsor Police Department. K9 Mack served from July of 2005 to July of 2014 and was deployed 438 times in his career in East Windsor. Officer McNeice has been …

Died 7/7/18 Handler – Officer Josh Miller Topeka police mourning after loss of police service dog The Topeka Police Department is in mourning following the passing of one of their police service dogs. The department said Officer Josh Miller went to check on his K-9 partner Benson who was in his kennel, when he was found unresponsive. Miller immediately attempted …

Died 7/7/18 Handler – Officer Kevin Merkel Members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are mourning a heartbreaking loss. The newest member of the K-9 Unit unexpectedly passed away Saturday. K-9 Loki suddenly came down with aspiration pneumonia. K-9 Loki put a smile on the face of everybody he met and was instantly beloved in the city of Pittsburgh. The …

Died 7/6/18 Handler – Deputy Chandler Handler – Deputy – Caffee Ind. K-9 dies after overheating while tracking suspect Police at an Indiana sheriff’s office are mourning the loss of one of their own after a K-9 died. The Hendrick’s County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of K-9 Cade Friday, Cade was tracking a suspect Tuesday when he started to …

Died – 7/6/18 Handler – Officer Adam Miller West Lafayette K-9 officer euthanized The West Lafayette Police Department regrets to announce the passing of K9 Remco who passed away Friday night after unexpectedly having to be euthanized due to a medical condition. Our sympathy goes out to Officer Adam Miller, K9 Remco’s handler since 2014. K9 Remco was a valued …