K9 Memorials

Metro Police narcotics K9 dies suddenly Sad news from Las Vegas Metro Police on Thursday, who reported that one of their narcotics K9s passed away. According to Metro, K9 Ash suffered a sudden medical episode on June 4th. After initially being stabilized, Ash’s conditioned worsened to the point where he couldn’t be saved. What caused the medical episode hasn’t been …

Died – 6/6/24 Handler – Officer Shawn Lisee The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Ace on 6/6/24 at the age of 12 years old who was partnered with Officer Shawn Lisee with the Groton Town Police Department in Connecticut. K9 Ace was euthanized due to failing health. Although this was …

Former Scott County Sheriff K9 laid to rest A former K9 for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office was laid to rest Wednesday in the care of his handler. Spike started at the department in 2013 and worked as a narcotics and patrol canine until retiring in 2021. An honor procession from Eldrige to Bettendorf took place Wednesday, June 5. “K9 …

Died – 6/4/24 Handler – Captain Overton Retired Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer passes away A retired K-9 officer with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office passed away.Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon announced K-9 Mato passed away on Monday.“We are thankful for his dedicated service to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Knox County,” the …

Died 6/2/24 Handler – Officer Michael Lapham Bath Township Police Department’s first K9 officer dies: ‘You were such a good boy’ Bath Township Police Department’s first K9 officer, Aiko, has died. According to the police department, Aiko was laid to rest Sunday due to health complications. Officer Aiko joined the police department in April 2014. He was part of numerous …

Died 6/1/24 Handler – Officer Dylan Landers Memorial procession honors Blackwell K9 officer Several law enforcement agencies gathered on Monday to remember Senna, who died on June 1 after a hemangiosarcoma cancer diagnoses. A memorial procession was held for a Blackwell Police Department K9 officer who died this month.Several law enforcement agencies gathered on Monday to remember Senna, who died …

Handler – PC Tracy Doughty Sadness as Wiltshire Police dog ‘feared by criminals’ dies PD Max died aged nearly 13 having retired from Wiltshire Police in 2019.The news was shared on Wiltshire Police Dogs’ X account, saying: “Some sad news, retired PD Max has passed away, at nearly 13. “He was a fantastic police dog, feared equally by criminals and …

Retired Olive Branch K-9 officer dies after ongoing health complications The Olive Branch Police Department has announced the passing of one of its retired K-9 officers.Department officials say former K-9 Officer “Borys” recently died after suffering ongoing health complications.“Borys truly enjoyed protecting and serving the City of Olive Branch, MS. We ask for your prayers of encouragement and peace for …

Died 5/29/24 Handler – Officer James Best Kingston P.D. announces the passing of beloved K9 The Kinston Police reported the following on their Facebook page: It is with great sadness that we report that one of our beloved retired canines passed away today. Police Canine Odin served our community from 2015 to 2022 before retiring.Odin began his career in 2015 …

Died – 5/29/24 Handler – Lt. J. Torelli Beloved Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passes away A beloved K-9 with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office passed away on Wednesday. Geri, a highly skilled explosives-detecting pup, was described as an “integral part of the bomb squad.”Deputies say he helped keep everyone safe and secure during significant events around the Charlotte region.Geri …