K9 Memorials

Died – 3/26/18 Handler – Officer Josh Finona Washington City Police K9 Has Died Hunter, Washington City Police’s first K-9 officer, has died, according to a statement from the Police Department Monday. “It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our first K-9, Hunter,” the Police Department said Monday morning. Hunter joined the Washington …

Died – 3/24/18 Handler – Sgt. Mike Fogg Retired Waltham Police Dog Rocco Dies A well-known and beloved former member of the Waltham police department passed away Saturday, the department announced this weekend. “It is with great sadness that the Waltham Police Department announces the passing of retired K9 Officer Rocco,” they posted to social media. The dog had partnered …

Died 3/23/13 Handler – Officer Chancellor Chula Vista Police Officer Mourns His K-9 Partner and ‘Best Friend’ “It is hard to overstate the bond that a K-9 and his handler have when working long hours in dangerous situations. CVPD’s law enforcement family extends deepest sympathies to his partner officer,” the department stated, according to KSWB. Griffen worked alongside his handler …

Died – 3/23/18 Handler – Officer Christian Gutierrez Beloved Westchester County Police K-9 Officer Clint Dies The Westchester County Police Department said goodbye to one of its own this week, as a beloved member of the Canine Unit had to be put down due to an illness and recent medical complications. The Westchester County Police Department issued an announcement over …

Died – 3/23/18 Handler – Sgt. Bill Frisby RCMP bid final goodbye to retired police service dog Tank It’s been a sad couple of days for the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador. The police force announced in a news release on Monday afternoon police service dog Tank died after a brief and unexpected illness this past Friday, March 23. Tank, …

Died – 3/22/18 Handler – Officer Mark Cote West Springfield Police mourning loss of K-9 Donn One local police department is mourning the loss of a four-legged member of their force. On Thursday, West Springfield Police K-9 Donn was put to rest. He had been suffering from deteriorating health over the last several months, according to West Springfield Police Chief …

Died 3/22/2018 It is with overwhelming sadness that I am posting the passing of retired Cincinnati Police K9 Paladin. Due to a fast growing tumor on his spleen and his age, Paladin was relieved of his pain and passed on. My last duty of care to my partner is done as I live with the sadness of missing him. I …

Died 3/20/18 Handler – Trooper Sean Kenney State Police dog passes away after emergency surgery State Police are mourning the loss of a police dog who died after undergoing emergency surgery Tuesday. According to Massachusetts State Police, K-9 Riggs was assigned to Trooper Sean Kenney. Kenney first noticed Riggs’ symptoms Monday. These symptoms prompted Kenney to take Riggs to North …

Died – 3/20/18 Handler – with Lt. Miranda Wright Canine Police dog Foxx passes away Foxx, former Archer City Police Department and most recently Olney Police Department canine dog, passed away Tuesday, March 20th. He was owned by the City of Archer City working for his Police Chief Joe Burton. Later he was transferred to Olney Police Department with an …

Died 3/19/18 Handler – Trooper Timothy Snyder Veteran Police Dog Dies After 10 Years Of Service One of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s veteran K-9 Troopers has passed away. Roscoe, a 12-year-old Belgium Malinois, passed away today, his off day. He began his career with the department in 2008, and he and his handler, Trooper Timothy Snyder, conducted thousands of …