K9 Memorials

DIED – 6/19/15 HANDLER – Trooper Jamie Bullis A retired Michigan State Police K-9 has passed away after nine faithful years of service — and two retirements. According to the Michigan State Police Alpena Post, Vadas died in his sleep at his owner’s home, Trooper Jamie Bullis. “The relationship between an MSP Canine Handler and his K9 partner is about …

DIED – 6/19/15 HANDLER – Cpl. Josh Coleman Police dog dies after being left in patrol car days after celebrating 3rd birthday Authorities in coastal Alabama say a police dog has died after being left in a hot patrol car. Gulf Shores Sgt. Jason Woodruff says the 3-year-old dog, Officer Mason, was part of a hurricane preparation event Thursday and …

DIED – 6/19/15 HANDLER – Russ Moseley U.S. MARINES Stirring final tribute for a service dog wounded in battle She served with the U.S. Marines. She was injured on the battlefront, but served two more combat tours before coming home and being reunited with her partner. But recently, she went downhill from her war wounds. And on Friday, a final …

Died – 6/18/15

Died – Died 6/18/15 Retired MWD Zento (E129) passed away on 6/18/15

Died – 6/15/15 Police K9 dies from snake bite K9 Chewbacca died after being bit by a venomous snake while he and his handler were on patrol. His handler immediately transported him for treatment at a local vet but he was unable to recover.

Died – 6/10/15 K9 “Rocky” was a dual purpose narcotics/patrol dog who served the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department. K9 Rocky passed away on June 10th 2015

Handler: Captain Neil Assenheimer First Bucyrus K9 officer dies A retired member of the Bucyrus Police Department, the first member of the department’s K9 officer corps, has died. Amigo, 10, a German shepherd who worked for the department from 2008 through 2013, passed away on Thursday, Bucyrus Police Chief David Koepke said Tuesday, with his human family by his side. …

Died 6/3/15 K9 Niko Passes With a heavy heart, our department and the Canine Section mourn the loss of police service K9, Niko. Niko faithfully served the residents of Fairfax County from 2005 until 2008, when he retired from an on-duty injury. Niko was trained in patrol and narcotics detection. He was also assigned as a supplemental SWAT K9, who …

Handler: Earle “Bud” Myers West Fargo Police Department West Fargo search dog dies after years of service Search and rescue bloodhound Barnaby shown with his handler, Earle “Bud” Myers. The 11-year-old bloodhound, who worked for the West Fargo Police Department, died Wednesday. Earle “Bud” Myers remembers the first time he met Barnaby, a tiny puppy huddled in the back of …