K9 Memorials

Died – 2/10/25 Handler – Officer Jarod Eubanks K9 Breeze euthanized suffering from cancer The Cambridge Police Department is asking the community to welcome home its beloved K9 Breeze one last time.The department learned on Monday that Breeze was suffering from cancer, according to a community announcement. Doctors reported a very slim chance of Breeze surviving surgery and, even if …

Died 2/10/25 Handler – Sergeant Soares We are sad to report the passing of retired Police K9, Duke, yesterday. Sergeant Soares worked with his canine partner Duke since he was six months old. They worked in the department from June 2016 to February 2022. Duke was a European Doberman born on March 18, 2015 in San Jose, California. Duke was …

Died – 2/9/25 Handler – Corporal Holly Bhirdo Cudahy police K-9 dies The Cudahy Police Department said one of their police K-9 officers died.Police said K-9 Rex was born in Germany on June 21, 2013. He spent a year in Germany, where he earned his BA certification. He was trained in obedience, and tracking and was able to run 8 …

Died – 2/8/25 Handler – Officer Michael Finamore NYPD police dog Gunner has died An NYPD police dog who “won hearts around the world” and helped secure the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has died, NYPD officials said Sunday.Gunner, a 9-year-old German shepherd who worked with NYPD’s Counterterrorism Bureau, ended his watch on Saturday, according to NYPD deputy commissioner of …

Died – 2/8/25 New Mexico State Police mourns Las Cruces K-9 hero Leo who died of cancer The New Mexico State Police in Las Cruces mourns the death of a hero K-9 officer.According to the New Mexico State Police, K-9 officer Leo died Saturday after he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer in the Summer of …

Died – 2/7/25 Knox County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of retired K-9 officer The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer.K-9 Loki passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.“K-9 Loki faithfully served our community with dedication and bravery, leaving a lasting impact on those who had …

Died – 2/7/25 Handler – Deputy Roland Gervacio King County Sheriff’s Office mourns beloved retired K9 Frodo The King County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9s. K9 Frodo passed away passed away peacefully surrounded by his faithful handler and loving family.“Frodo joined the department in 2013 from Von Liche Kennels in California and trained …

Handler – Sergeant Hawkins Merced County Sheriff’s Office is sad to announce the passing of retired K-9 Kane The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is sad to announce the passing of retired K-9 Kane. K-9 Kane began his career with our Office in 2015 and retired in 2021. During his time at MCSO, his primary duties were apprehension and tracking. He …

Died 2/5/25 Handler – Deputy Mark Brice The Armstrong County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of their beloved K-9 Blak.Blak served the sheriff’s department since 2016. He was trained to be certified in narcotics, detection and police utility, which included tracking, area and article searches, building searches and apprehension.Blak also visited local schools and attended numerous community events, where he …

Died – 2/4/25 Handler – Trooper Sgt. Jonathan Russell Deputy and Police K9 were both shot in a standoff, suspect killed Officials in Maine are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer who was killed in the line of duty Monday night.The Maine State Police said K-9 officer Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty …