K9 Memorials

Died -12/13/23 Handler – Officer William Perez Des Moines K-9 officer dies of sudden illness A K-9 officer with the Des Moines Police Department died Tuesday from a sudden illness.Hobbs, a 4-year-old German shepherd, joined the department in June 2020. Hobbs participated in felony arrests, drug detection and finding firearms, the department said.“Hobbs served our neighborhoods faithfully, dedicated to protecting …

Handler – Officer Jeff Rumsley Retired police K9 Evo dies In a somber announcement, the Tucson Police K9 Unit reveals the passing of a retired police K9, Evo.Evo joined the Tucson Police Departmentment in Nov. 2011 and worked alongside his handler, Officer Jeff Rumsley, for nearly eight years, enjoying a long and successful career together. Evo’s impressive career includes 962 …

Handler – Lt. Lester Dunbar PD mourns retired K9’s passing The Dunbar Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K9.According tot he Dunbar PD, retired K9 Kratos has passed away. Kratos had served as a K9 officer for their department for four years alongside his handler, Lt. Lester, before retiring. The department says even in retirement, Kratos remained …

Handler – Deputy Austin Griggs Peoria County deputy says goodbye to K-9 partner A Peoria County sheriff’s deputy said a final goodbye to his four-legged partner.The sheriff’s office says deputy Austin Griggs said goodbye to K-9 Tim, best friend and work partner for seven years.Tim retired in 2021.Tim Vom Sankt Georg was born on March 27, 2012, and joined the …

Retired Jefferson County K-9 officer who caught ‘most wanted’ suspect in 2019 dies The Jefferson County Missouri Sheriff’s Office announced Monday afternoon that a retired K-9 officer, Tank, has died. In a post to X, formerly known as Twitter, the office said they were sad to announce the passing of Tank. He was euthanized last week because of hip complications. …

Died – 12/10/23 Handler – Officer Kenny Davis Kansas City police K-9 dies after sudden illness Kansas City police are mourning after one of their K-9s died Sunday night. Police said K-9 Victor, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, lost mobility in his front legs over the weekend. The department went through extensive medical evaluation to determine the K-9’s chance for recovery …

Died 12/8/23 Handler – Joseph Welker Wapakoneta Police Retired K9 Passes Away It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Retired K-9 Rico on December 8, 2023. K9 Rico was a beloved member of the Wapakoneta Police Department as well as the family of K9 Handler Joseph Welker.Rico was born in Czechia (formally known as Czechoslovakia) …

Died – 12/8/23 Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies on duty The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has announced that one of its drug detection dogs died while on duty. According to the sheriff’s office, 2-year-old K-9 Cooper was with his handler performing his routine duties at the Chesterfield County Jail on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 8 when he suddenly had …

Handler – Bill Bogdala Winthrop Harbor police canine dies of medical emergency after recently retiring Authorities are mourning the loss of a Winthrop Harbor police canine who died after suffering a medical emergency following his recent retirement from the department.The Winthrop Harbor Police Department said Thursday they were saddened to announce the death of retired canine Hondo.Hondo served the village …

Died – 12/7/23 Handler – Officer Hugh Davis Pope County deputies say goodbye to K-9 officer The Pope County Sheriff’s Office took to social media Thursday to say goodbye to one of their most loyal partners.According to the Facebook post, Retired Forest Service K-9 Officer Dunja had been battling cancer for some time and was humanely euthanized to end her …