K9 Memorials

Died – 11/2/15 Handler – officer Jeremy Hoffman Four months into retirement, K9 Duke has died Just four months into his retirement, Duke, the Wheeling Police Department’s longtime K-9, died Monday.Duke served the department with his handler, officer Jeremy Hoffman, for nine years. The German shepherd retired in July and would have turned 11 on Dec. 12. “He just loved …

Died – 11/2/15 Handler – First Class constable Mathew Muletta Much loved Police dog Rumble dies Police dog Rumble has died after a brief battle with meningitis.The full statement follows: “Rumble was as tough as they come, but this battle was too much. It is a tragedy Rumble was unable to enjoy retirement with his handler Mat Muletta and family, …

Died – 11/1/15 Handler – Officer Dana Jagger Marion Police K9 dies after being struck by vehicle Marion police say that a K9 officer died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle. According to the Marion Police Department, Bella and her handler, Officer Dana Jagger, were camping in a remote area of Ross County when Bella, for an unknown reason, …

Died – October 2015 Handler – Lieutenant Jeff Sosebee K-9 memorialized for work with sheriff’s office Rex’s paw on Jeff Sosebee’s shoulder could brighten any day going in to work. “Some say he’s just a dog, but all these people looked in his eyes and saw something different. It’s hard to explain, this animal,” said Sosebee, who served as Rex’s …

Died – 10/30/15 Handler – Sgt. Steve Poortinga Angels Police Morn Passing of Police Service Dog, Kain It was with great sadness that the Angels Camp Police Department shares with the public the passing of police K-9, Kain. Kain was suffering from complications related to an internal infection that was affecting his internal organs. This condition came on suddenly and …

Died 10/30/15 Handler – Officer Gary Coates K9 Lex was an explosives K9 with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police Department. K9 Lex was euthanized due to cancer.

Died – 10/29/15 Handler – Officer Jason LaHaie K9 Mako laid to rest Mako is a former working dog. He was a narcotics and patrol dog with the Rapid City Police Department from 2004 until 2011. He was escorted to Mountain View Animal Hospital today and was laid to rest. Those who knew Mako have many memories of him during …

Died – 10/27/15 Handler – Officer Chris Jacobson After ten years, hundreds of arrests, police dog Zando dies of cancer During his first day as a police dog, Zando found 789 packets of heroin for the Blackman-Leoni Township public safety department. In March 2010, a priest blessed his nose. That night, he tracked down a woman through rain, sleet and …

Died – Oct. 2015 Handler – detective Jamie Sturgill Tukwila police officer shares painful loss of partner to help other K-9s A local police department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K-9 Officer Gino. Gino was featured on Q13 FOX in 2009 after a robbery suspect stabbed him in the neck. Washington’s Most Wanted awarded him WMW’s …

Died 10/26/15 Handler- Marshal Joe Talkington Late Westport K-9 remembered Watchful protector. Dedicated community servant. Fearless partner and friend. Keno, a Westport Town Marshals K-9, was all of those things – and so much more – to his handlers and the community he served. When Keno died unexpectedly in late October, he left behind a legacy of high quality police …