K9 Memorials

K9 Boy – Richland, Mississippi

Died – 4/16/17 Handler – Det. John Harris Richland Police mourning death of K-9 A K-9 that worked with the Richland Police deparmtent has died. Richland Police are mourning the loss of their K-9 officer Boy. Boy died Sunday at his handler, Det. John Harris’ residence while playing with his daughter. Police said Boy helped fight drug trafficking in Rankin …

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K9 Eros – Edinburg, Texas

Died – 4/16/17 Handler – Officer Edward Badillo Law enforcement officers pay final respects to Edinburg police dog The mood was somber as Edinburg Police and fellow law enforcement officers gathered Thursday to say goodbye to a K-9 officer. A memorial service was held at Memorial Funeral Home for Officer Eros, a Belgian Malinois, who joined the Edinburg police force …

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K9 St. Michael – Newtown, Connecticut

Died 4/16/17 Handler – Ofc. Felicia Figol CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Felicia Figol’s K9 partner St Michael with the Newtown Police Department, who passed away Sunday from a rare form of cancer who was diagnosed in the beginning of April. Officer St Michael was trained in narcotic detection, suspect tracking and apprehension. Figol joined the …

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K9 Rocky – Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Died – 4/15/17 Handler – Lt. Rick Tucker Police in mourning after longtime K-9 officer passes away Jenkintown police are reporting some sad news: the passing of their beloved K-9 officer Rocky. Rocky was put to sleep Saturday morning with his handler and partner, Lt. Rick Tucker, by his side. Rocky served the Jenkintown and surrounding communities for almost nine …

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K9 Cane – Davis, California

Died – 4/15/17 Handler – Officer Lee Hatfield Retired Davis police dog Cane dies peacefully at age 11 A retired Davis police dog, good at both catching crooks and public relations, has died after being nursed along for about two years with a heart condition. Hurricane, nicknamed Cane, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday at 11 years old. Cane, …

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K9 Arco – Little Rock, Arkansas

Died – 4/14/17 Handler – Officer Pat Hall LRPD K-9 Arco put down after battle with cancer LRPD K-9 Officer Arco was put down Friday after a battle with cancer. Arco was a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois that had been with the Little Rock Police Department since 2013. He was retired from the department last Saturday. Acro was the partner or …

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K9 Feit – Green Bay, Wisconsin

Handler – Officer Matt Lynch Green Bay Police K9 Officer Feit passes away Green Bay Police announced the passing of one of their K9 Officers. The department posting …”It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of K9 Feit. Feit served the community faithfully for 7 years with his handler Officer Matt Lynch,” adding “Our thoughts are with …

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K9 Lenny – Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia Police K-9 Officer Passes Away The Columbia Police Department says one of their K-9 officers say passed away. The dog, named Lenny, died. “It is with heavy hearts that we report K9 Lenny has passed away from bloat. We sincerely appreciate the medical staff at VCA Animal Specialty Center of South Carolina for doing everything in their power to …

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K9 Cado – Dakota County, Minnesota

Handler – Deputy Brian Smidt Retired Dakota County K9 Cado put to sleep With heavy hearts, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office Office announced Wednesday that former K9 Cado had to be put to sleep over the weekend. Cado was suffering significant health issues, according to the sheriff’s office. Cado, a German shepherd, was born in Oct. 2012 in Slovakia and …

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K9 Ringo – El Paso, Texas

Died – 4/11/17 Handler – Officer Vargas Decorated El Paso police dog Ringo dies A beloved, retired El Paso police dog who was part of a decorated narcotics unit and who helped educate children about the dangers of drugs died Tuesday. Ringo helped law enforcement officers find 32,988 pounds of marijuana, over 146 pounds of cocaine and $1.4 million in …

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