K9 Memorials

Retired K9 Legion passes away Retired K9, Legion, has passed away, according to East Pennsboro Township Police, Legion was 11 years old.Legion served the department from May 3, 2013, until he retired on July 12, 2021.Police say that Legion was battling cancer and they wanted to thank the East Pennsboro Animal Clinic for assisting with Legion’s care.

Handler – Deputy Aaron Campbell Eaton County K-9 dog passes away An Eaton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dog has passed away, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday. Cash served Eaton County for over seven years before retiring in 2020. Cash had previously located suspects in a Delta Township bank robbery, which involved 50 other police officers, canines, and …

Died 11/30/23 Handler – Officer Adam Sinutko Troy Police Department K9 dies from terminal illness, weeks after retirement Died – 11/30/23 K9 officer Kilo died on Nov. 30. Kilo died from a terminal illness, 10 weeks after retiring, the department said.

Died – 11/27/23 Handler – Officer Jones K9 Groot loses battle with degenerative myelopathy The city’s Vallego Police Department has announced the death of K9 Officer Groot.Groot retired in January and was recently diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy.Canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord that is similar in many …

Second sad loss for K9 unit as patrol dog Bentley succumbs to cancer Handler – Sergeant Wallace Kettledas The K9 Unit in Gqeberha has suffered yet another loss after K9 Bentley had to be euthanized after suffering from cervical spondylosis.Earlier this month his fellow K9 officer Mufasa was laid to rest after succumbing to cancer.Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says …

Died 11/27/23 Handler – Officer Christopher Ederesinghe Milwaukee K-9 farewell; retired detective says goodbye to partner They worked side-by-side to keep illegal drugs off Milwaukee streets, but now a retired detective is saying goodbye to his partner, K-9 Dan.There are few things stronger than the bond between a pet and its owner, but after years together on the streets, Christopher …

Handler – Sergeant Mark Coon Stevens County Sheriff’s Office mourns K9 Keylo after 12 years of service The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office remembered one of their own, K9 Keylo, as he retired after 12 years of service.Keylo was part of the sheriff’s office narcotic detection unit. He spent eight years with Sergeant Mark Coon “sniffing out drugs and putting dealers …

Handler – Trooper Damien Maddox Rhode Island State Police mourn the loss of beloved K-9 Sam after decade-long service Rhode Island State Police announced one of their beloved K-9s has passed away.The team said K-9 Sam has died.Sam worked under Trooper Maddox as a patrol and explosives detection German Shepherd.They worked together for 10 years.

Died 11/22/23 Handler – Corporal Russell Retired K9 Officer Britt passes away A retired K9 officer passed away Wednesday morning, according to reports from the Cornelius Police Department.K9 Officer Britt started on patrol in November 2012 and worked alongside his partner, Corporal Russell, until May 2021 when he retired. Britt remained with Corporal Russell throughout his retirement. He was surrounded …

Died – 11/21/23 McAllen ISD police bid farewell to K-9 Officer Rocky McAllen police are mourning the loss of their beloved K-9 Rocky.Tuesday marked the end of watch for Rocky who served the McAllen Independent School District Police Department for four years. According to McAllen ISD police, Rocky died due to health related illnesses. “He fought as hard and as …