K9 Memorials

Peel cops mourn death of K9 service dog veteran Rudy Peel Regional Police are paying tribute to one of their own, four-legged members – a police dog named Rudy who helped with takedowns and investigations for almost a decade.“It is with great sadness that the PRPK9 Unit announces the passing of retired Police Service Dog Rudy at the age of …

Died – 3/3/25 1st Handler – Officer Tony Yauch 2nd Handler -Officer Thomas Lockard The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police lost a valued member of the force on Monday, March 3, 2025 after a short illness and a diagnosis of declining health.K9 Jr. came to the City of Pittsburgh in the fall of 2016 and officially hit the streets in late …

Died – 3/2/25 Handler – Srikant Kabbur K9 Kanaka dies in road accident She was no ordinary dog, but a star in the police force. She played a crucial role in detecting threats and ensuring fool-proof security at countless VVIP events, including those attended by the Prime Minister, the President and the chief ministers. But fate struck a cruel blow …

Died – 3/2/25 Handler – Sgt. A. Tingle Arlington County Police Department mourning loss of K-9 It is with profound sadness the Arlington County Police Department announces the passing of retired K9 Deuce, a 13-year-old German Shepherd.He faithfully served the community alongside his partner, retired Sgt. A. Tingle, from January 2013 to November 2021 as a patrol/narcotics K9.We thank him …

Died 3/1/25 Handler – Sergeant David Zacchia Swissvale Police Department K-9 Atlas dies unexpectedly at a kennel The Swissvale Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 who died unexpectedly at a kennel on March 1st.Sergeant David Zacchia was sitting on a flight, about to go on vacation, when he got the call that 8-year-old Atlas had passed away.”It’s …

Died – 2/28/25 Handler – Sgt. Gerfen Retired Ogden police K9 officer passes away Today, we recognize the service and legacy of retired K9 Zekk, who passed away earlier today. Zekk served the Ogden City Police Department from 2015 to 2018, deploying over 500 times in service to our community. His dedication, loyalty, and hard work played a vital role …

Died – 2/28/25 Pinellas Sheriff’s Office says goodbye to beloved K-9 Deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to one of their former four-legged colleagues Friday.Retired K-9 Reggie, who deputies also fondly knew as “Dancin’ Bear” and “Escape Artist Extraordinaire,” passed away at the age of 11.The beloved K-9 served with the sheriff’s office for seven years before …

Died – 2/25/25 Missing police K9 found dead A police K9 that disappeared Monday night has been found dead.The Mt. Vernon-Lisbon Police Department said its K9 Officer Monster disappeared from his handler’s home after 10 p.m. Monday. That prompted a search with drones that turned up empty.At around 10:14 a.m. on Tuesday, first responders found a dog’s body submerged in …

Died – 2/25/25 Handler – Officer David Shepard Retired Woodland K9 Chase dies after nearly a decade of service Woodland’s law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the city police department announced the death of retired K9 officer Chase, who passed away on Tuesday surrounded by family (including his handler Officer David Shepard) and …

Handler – Deputy Derek Miller Retired Warrick County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away A retired Warrick County K9 has died.The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that former K9 Fado has passed away. Officials state Fado joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2015 after being donated by the Chandler Police Department when his handler left.Officials say Fado lived out …