K9 Memorials

CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of retired Hamden Police K-9 Cesare who was 14. He served the department loyally beside retired officer John Battick from 2003-2012. One highlight of Cesare’s career occurred in 2007, when his assistance in a UPS drug investigation led to the seizure of 13 kilograms of heroin. K-9 Cesare served a proud and distinguished …

Died – 5/21/16 Handler – Sgt. Terry Seely Retired Columbus Police K-9 Maco dies Retired Columbus Police Department K-9 officer Maco died peacefully on Saturday, May 21. He was 12 years old. Maco, a German Shepard, was born in 2004 in the Czech Republic. He was purchased and trained by Bullocks Police K9 in Greenville, NC. Columbus Sgt. Terry Seely …

“My former partner MWD Body was laid to rest Sunday morning due to stage 5 Lymphoma. His current handler, Jared Robert, along with Ryan Walker and another handler from their home station escorted Body to the vet for the final time. While this has been hard for me, I can’t imagine how these guys feel seeing this great dog take …

Handler – Officer Kayne Police dog Yoda mourned A Tauranga-based police dog has died but his legacy will live on through the 65 puppies he sired. The Police Dog Trust announced the death of police dog Yoda. He was an exceptional operational dog that will be sorely missed at Tauranga Dog Section. Yoda has also contributed to the breeding program …

Handler – Officer Matt Nelson Retired Pasco police K9 officer passes away K9 Officer Bosco reports a retired K9 officer named Kastor has passed away. The German Shepard worked for the Pasco police department from 2006 through 2011. In that time, the K9 officer served the community and assisted in capturing many fugitives. Pasco police say he was partnered with …

Died 5/20/16 Westchester Police dog’s death in patrol car probed The cruiser had a system that was supposed to lower the windows if it became too hot inside. Westchester County police are investigating after one of the department’s narcotics dogs died in a patrol car in May. Suki, a black Labrador retriever, was found unresponsive in a patrol car on …

Died 5/20/16 Scott Air Force Base had to say goodbye to retired Military Working Dog Roy (J351) on May 20 due to health complications caused by a tumor. He had been retired to Staff Sgt. Joel Brooks, who is now assigned to Lackland under the 341st to train MWDs. Thank you for your service.

Died – 5/19/16 Handler – Lance Podlesney Bristol mourns the passing of retired K9 Caesar CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Caesar on 5/19/16. K9 Caesar was partnered with Officer Lance Podlesney with the Bristol Police Department. Officer Podlesney and K9 Caesar were both members of the CPWDA, joining on 1/1/08 through 2010. K9 Caesar served …

Died – 5/18/16 Mount Dora Police Department mourning the loss of retired police dog Brisko Retired K9 dog Brisko has passed away. The Mount Dora Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired police dog, Brisko, a German shepherd who died unexpectedly Wednesday at 11 years old from what is thought to be cancer, officials said. The department is …

Died – 5/18/16 Nottinghamshire police dog dies in the line of duty German Shepherd, Belgian Shepherd-cross Rebus was assisting officers in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a failure to stop for police. The four-year-old was sent after suspects on the Colwick Loop Road at about 3am. It was then he was struck by a 4×4 police vehicle. Rebus …