K9 Memorials

Died – 7/18/17 Handler – Deputy Brent Harris Sheriff’s K-9 deputy Fritz passes away A veterinarian late Tuesday night put down Cowlitz County Sheriff’s “K-9” Fritz, who had suffered from a short but intense illness, the sheriff’s office reported Wednesday. “Just after 11 p.m. Fritz went on to play in heavenly pastures with Nitro, Xaran, Trux, JJ, Raccer, Brix, and …

Handler – Capt. Nick Campbell Pine Ridge police bid farewell to fallen K-9 officer Pine Ridge police lost one of their own last week when a K–9 narcotics officer named Czar passed away. On Tuesday, officers gathered in Kyle to pay their last respects. “He meant everything to me,” said Oglala Sioux Tribal Police Capt. Nick Campbell. “I spent more …

Handler – Officer Ray Woodruff Veteran Waco police dog Viper dies A five-year veteran Waco police dog died Tuesday after health issues prompted the dog’s retirement in March. Viper, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, died at a Woodway veterinary office with his handler, Officer Ray Woodruff, by his side. The vet determined joint pain has progressed to compromise the dog’s quality …

Died – 7/17/17 Handler – Officer Joe Gray Retired Bellevue Police dog has died Rico, a retired Bellevue Police Department police service dog, died Monday at almost 12-years-old. The Dutch shepherd was BPD Officer Joe Gray’s first K9 partner. Rico started working for BPD in 2008 and primarily worked with narcotics and patrol. Gray said the highlights of Rico’s career …

Died – 7/17/17 Handler – Officer Chris Heslop

Died – 7/16/17 Handler – Officer Danny Macaulay In July 2017, Retired Vernon K9 Officer “Pito” lost his short battle with cancer. K9 Pito served the Vernon Police Department from December 2006 until his retirement in March of 2014 due to health reasons. K9 Pito was partnered with Officer Dan Macaulay in 2009 after being partnered with a different officer …

Died – 7/16/17 Handler – Cpl. Bill, Fancher Kingman PD puts down K9 officer who had deadly disease On Tuesday, July 16th, K9 Cyrus, was put down after it was determined that he had the deadly disease brucellosis. Brucellosis is a rare, but deadly disease caused by a bacterium. It occurs worldwide and affects all kinds of dogs, and can …

Handler – Officer Spear Jacksonville P.D. K9 Dies After Emergency Surgery The Jacksonville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its active-duty K9s after it suffered a medical emergency. JPD announced Thursday that Hooch, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois who had been with the department since 2011 died this week. K-9 Hooch’s handler, Ofc. Scott Spear, noticed that he …

Died – 7/12/17 Handler – Detective Newly McSpadden Stillwater PD mourns loss of K9 officer The Stillwater Police Department announced the loss of one of its K9 officers, Zena, on Wednesday afternoon. Zena was 8 years old. “Early this morning, Zena was found in her kennel extremely ill and with a distended stomach by her handler, Detective Newly McSpadden. Zena …

Died 7/12/17 Handler – officer Darrell Jones Lexington Police Mourn K-9 Daro The Lexington Police Department has announced the passing of retired K9 officer Daro. K9 Daro passed away Wednesday, July 12 with his handler retired officer Darrell Jones and his wife Michelle by Daro’s side. Daro was in service with the Lexington Police Department from 2007 until his retirement …