K9 Memorials

Died – 2/15/17 Handler – Cpl. Matt Smith Jasper County Mourns K9 Tundra K9 Tundra, a 5 year-old Weimaraner, who faithfully served the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 due a large tumor that grew in her esophagus and stomach. The tumor was discovered during a recent exam after K9 Tundra had lost a significant …

Handler – Officer Sammy Hernandez Retired Richmond Police K-9 passes away We share the sad news that retired K-9 Niko has passed away due to an illness. K-9 Niko was the dedicated partner of K-9 Officer Sammy Hernandez for seven years until Niko retired in 2016. Niko’s career was filled with success – which included the very last working dog …

Died – 2/15/17 Handler – Sgt. Joseph Phelps It is with great sadness to inform all of you that on 02/15/17 @ approx. 0500 hrs. retired K-9 Ranger had a sudden deterioration in his health. Sgt. Joseph Phelps brought Ranger to the Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill to be evaluated for his sudden health change. Sgt. Phelps had to make …

Died 2/15/17 Handler – Officer Stanley Wychock Former Wilkes-Barre K9 unit officer Zorro has died City police announced Wednesday that retired K9 officer Zorro has died. Zorro was retired in May 2016 to his handler Officer Stanley Wychock after serving the department since 2007. Zorro became ill toward the end of his career and required surgery. “Our condolences are extended …

Died – 2/14/17 Handler – Lieutenant John Pickles CPWDA is sad to announce that Lieutenant John Pickles of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department announced with great sadness that his K9 work partner, and friend had to be laid to rest yesterday. K9 Ivan became sick with an unknown illness that he could not recover from. Together they had 73 suspect …

Died 2/14/17 2 communities mourn loss of Kansas police K9 Law enforcement authorities and residents in Finney County are mourning the loss of a beloved servant to residents in two Kansas communities. The Garden City Police department reported Tuesday retired Garden City Police K9 Arco had to be euthanized last week. Arco served the Garden City Police Department from August …

Handler – Officer Tom Baracskai Retired Elyria police dog Foky dies The Elyria Police Department is mourning the death of its retired police dog, Foky, a beloved member of the team. Foky was retired from police work in 2013 and given to his handler, Patrolman Tom Baracskai, where he lived out the rest of his life as a treasured pet. …

Died 2/10/17 Handler – Officer Greg Rowe Retired Blaine police dog Gunner dies Gunner, a German Shepherd who worked alongside Blaine Police Officer Greg Rowe for more than six years, died Feb. 10. “The Blaine Police Department is proud to have had Gunner as one of their K9’s. He was a great partner to Officer Rowe and the many officers …

Died – 2/10/17 Homage paid to sniffer dog Police paid homage to Dolly, a sniffer dog, at the police parade grounds here on Friday, which died after prolonged illness. The dog which got training to sniff out explosives material, did commendable service. Dolly which was inducted into the department in 2005, successfully accomplished many security tasks assigned to it. In …

Handler – Constable Matt Mayo End of watch for Police Dog Sabre The Queensland Police Service wish to advise that earlier this month, Police Dog Sabre of the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad tragically passed away after a brief battle with an aggressive lymphatic cancer. PD Sabre commenced operational duties here on the Sunshine Coast in November 2013 and was handled …