K9 Memorials

Died – 3/7/17 Handler – Officer Chad Rezny Alsip Police Department’s K9 Eddie Crosses the Rainbow Bridge Four days after he tracked down a would-be armed robber, the Alsip Police Department said goodbye to K-9 Officer Eddie. Alsip police said Eddie was instrumental in tracking down an armed man after he robbed a gas station last Saturday night. The police …

Died – 3/6/17 Handler – Officer Kris Hopkins State College police K9 Keno passes away in his home The last police dog for the State College Police Department passed away Monday. The German Shepard began his career in May 2008 in Happy Valley and retired in September 2013 with his handler Kris Hopkins, according to a release from Hopkins, who …

Died – 3/6/17 Handler – Officer Ryon Lawson Milpitas Police K9 Jax Dies It is with great sorrow that the Milpitas Police Department announces the unexpected passing of one of our own, K9 Jax. On March 6, 2017, K9 Jax was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic due to an unforeseen medical condition. Jax was immediately taken into surgery but …

Died – 3/5/17 Handler – Detective Jeff Wenzell Retired Saginaw police dog Kilo remembered as energetic companion The bond between a police dog and his handler is something few understand, something more than the relationship between owner and pet. The pair lives together, hits the beat together and trusts one another in dangerous situations. It’s that 24/7 relationship, said Jodi …

Died 3/3/17 Handler – Sgt. McClish Fridley K9 Nitro passes away The City of Fridley recently announced the passing of beloved canine partner, Nitro. Everyone’s thoughts are with Sgt. McClish, his family, the entire Fridley Police Department, and the Fridley community. Nitro will be greatly missed. On the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, K-9 Nitro became very sick. He …

Died – 3/3/17 Handler – PC George Shearer Police dog has died after horror A90 smash that left cop handler fighting for life A police dog has died after a road accident which seriously injured an officer who was driving a marked van. The accident happened on the A90 near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, on Tuesday February 28 at 11:50 p.m.. It …

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Died 2/25/17 Handler – Officer Oliva CALUMET CITY POLICE DOG DIES FROM CANCER A dog that worked for the Calumet City Police Department died on Saturday at the age of eleven. K9 Chico, a Belgian-Malinois, passed away from cancer after working for Calumet City Police for almost seven years. Chico worked with Officer Oliva. The memorial services will be held …

Died – 2/24/17 Handler – Sgt. Scott Whittle Fredy remembered at funeral If all dogs go to heaven as the 1989 movie says, this one took a lot of love with him. Fredy, a Thomson Police Department K9, was laid to rest Friday at Westview Cemetery. Several friends from the community and law enforcement gathered to say goodbye to the …

Died – 2/23/17 Handler – Deputy Kevin Brooks Beloved Riverside County Police K9 Dies A police service dog that served the city of Moreno Valley for more than five years, helping catch “numerous” suspects and entertaining residents during K9 team demonstrations, died after falling ill, city officials said Friday. “Ivan,” a 7-year-old German shepherd, passed on Thursday, leaving behind his …