K9 Memorials

Died 1/29/16 K9 Betcha struck and killed by handlers cruiser K9 Betcha was accidentally struck and killed by his handler’s cruiser in Danby, Vermont. His handler was moving the patrol car forward when Betcha ran in front of it and was struck. Betcha had served with the Rutland County Sheriff’s Office for one year.

Died – 1/28/16 Handler – Sgt. Todd Fordahl Retired Angels Camp police dog Turner dies Turner, a retired service dog with the Angels Camp Police Department, had to be euthanized on Jan. 28, the department reported Thursday. Turner served from 2005 to 2010 and was the first narcotics detection K-9 in the history of the department. His handler was Sgt. …

Died – 1/26/16 MWD Zeus (L634) of Marine Corps Base Hawaii K-9 was lost 26 January 2016 due to medical issues. Zeus was 9 1/2 years old and served The Marine Corps faithfully. Zeus was due to retire and over the last year enjoyed a lot of time in his two favorite places, in the truck and on the couch. …

Died – 1/25/16 Handler – Deputy Chris Langenberg Retired Johnson County K9 Put to Sleep A former K9 with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was put down Monday morning. An acute medical condition required Lazer to be put to sleep. Lazer, a Belgian Malinois, joined the department in 2003 and was active until retiring last May. “Lazer and his partner, …

Died 1/22/16 Handler – Officer Matt McKinney Standoff ends, man in custody, police dog killed A standoff that began Friday night ended more than 24 hours later with the man who had barricaded himself inside his home taken into custody. He faces several felony charges, including shooting and killing a police K-9. The 59-year-old man, identified as Mark LaRue, surrendered …

Died – 1/21/16 Handler – Master Police Officer Terry Jones Sheriff’s office bids farewell to K-9 Baks The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is sad to report that one of their canine officers, K-9 Baks, has passed away.K-9 Baks was diagnosed with cancer several weeks ago and his condition was inoperable. On Thursday, the difficult decision was made to puts Baks …

Died – 1/21/16 Wright County K-9 Saber dies suddenly, one week before retirement Minnesota law enforcement agencies are mourning the sudden loss of a K-9 just one week before his scheduled retirement. Saber, a K-9 with the Wright County sheriff’s office, collapsed while working with his handler Thursday night and was rushed to the vet. The diagnosis was internal bleeding …

Died – 1/21/16 Handler – Officer Jason Vodnik Retired K9 Cop Crosses the Rainbow Bridge Retired police dog Orry died 1/21/16. Orry served with the Oak Forrest Police Department for six years before retiring. Orry’s handler was Jason Vodnik.

Died – 1/20/16 Police K9 struck and killed by vehicle A Twin Rivers Police Department K9 officer was hit and killed by a passing car during training exercises Wednesday in West Sacramento, police report. Police officials reported the death of police dog, known as Jag, around 3:10 p.m. Jag, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois and sole K9 unit, had been with …

Died – 1/20/16 Another heartfelt tribute to MWD Kitty, who passed away early yesterday morning. We’re happy to know she enjoyed a few happy weeks retired before crossing the Bridge. “Definitely the hardest part of this job. This MWD selflessly gave 10 years and 10 months of her life for this country. She was retired for 23 days before she …