K9 Memorials

Died 8/25/16 Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reports the passing of K9 Deputy Zuul The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has reported the passing K9 Deputy Zuul. The German Shepherd passed away in the comfort of his home yesterday morning, Aug. 25, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the devoted partner to Deputy Chris Indico throughout his SCSO career. …

Died – 8/24/16 Handler – Officer Watson St. George Police Mourn Loss of K9 Officer St. George police are mourning the death of one of their K9 officers. “Rossko” died Wednesday night from complications of Gastric dilatiation-volvulus, commonly known as “Bloat”. That’s when the stomach twists and damages the internal organs of a dog. Officers say Rossko made a big …

Died – 8/23/16 Handler – Officer Scott Scarborough St. Louis County police dog dies from cancer St. Louis County Police are mourning the death of one of their own, Canine Officer Zar. Zar began working with the St. Louis County Police Department in 2008 when Officer Scott Scarborough selected him and the two went through the Police Canine Academy. He …

Died – 8/23/16 Handler – Officer Shaun Mahaffey Janesville Police Department K-9 dies Janesville Police Department’s K-9 Hardy died of cancer Tuesday. According to Sergeant Dean Sukus, Hardy appeared lethargic after the start of his shift on Tuesday evening with his handler, Officer Shaun Mahaffey. The K-9 collapsed and police took him to Veterinary Emergency Services. Tests showed he suffered …

Died 8/22/16 K-9 Officer’s Death Mourned by Benton Police The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. In a news release issued Monday, the BNPD said Ares, although being on a heartworm preventative, had contracted a strain of heartworms last year. He went through a series of treatments and had been released by …

Died 8/22/16 Handler – Sergeant Erica Vieira CPWDA is sad to announce that one of our members, Sergeant Erica Vieira, lost K9 Maxwell today. Sgt Vieira is the K9 Unit Supervisor for URI, President New England Canine Search & Rescue, NSDA Evaluator Area Search & Rescue and Canine Search Specialist with Rhode Island Task Force 1. Our thoughts and prayers …

Died – 8/22/16 Handler – Officer Fred Laitinen Green Bay police dog dies The Green Bay Police Department announced one of its K9 officers died. The department said the police dog named Cops died after several months dealing with medical issues. “It is never easy to say goodbye to a friend and partner, but it is even harder when that …

Died – 1/20/16 Every now and then a dog enters your life and changes everything ~ Unknown MWD Emzy (F631), USAF (Retired), End of Watch 20Jan2016 Wednesday morning, Emzy peacefully made her transition in our home under the loving and compassionate hands of Dr. Seth Jones of Herbst Veterinary Clinic in Boerne, Texas. She was 13 years 6 months old. …

Handler – John Gillespie Sergeant Gillespie lost his retired K-9 Freddy. They were partners for over 9 years. Your proud service to the County of Union and the State of New Jersey will never be forgotten.

Died 8/20/16 Handler – Officer Adam Simonsen Kingman police K9 dies in the line of duty while rescuing hikers The Kingman Police Department reported “with deep sadness” the death of K9 Amigo, a three-year old Belgian Malinois, near White Cliffs on Saturday. Amigo died of heat exhaustion while rescuing two injured hikers in Kingman on Wednesday near the top of …