K9 Memorials

Died 1/3/24 Handler – Officer Christian Gutierrez Retired Police K-9 Jax: A Cherished Member of Westchester County Police Department Passes Away In a poignant turn of events, the Westchester County Police Department has announced the passing of a highly valued member of their team, retired K-9 Jax, on Wednesday, January 3. Revered not merely as an ordinary police dog, Jax …

Died 1/3/24 Handler – Officer R. Jackson Plano Police Department announce the death of K9 Zen It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Patrol Service Dog Zen on January 3, 2024. K-9 Zen served in the department from 2013 to 2019. During his tenure, he provided exemplary service to the citizens of Plano and …

Handler – Sgt. Burton Fayetteville Police K-9 Nero has died; remembered as a ‘true fighter’ after battle with cancer An eight-year veteran retired K-9 for the Fayetteville Police Department has died after battling cancer for more than a year.K-9 Nero responded to more than 2,000 calls, completed over 361 successful tracks, and had 76 criminal apprehensions, officers with the department …

Died – 1/2/24 Handler – Sergeant Neath Retired Willoughby Police K-9 Loki passes away The Willoughby Police K9 Foundation reported with great sadness on that retired K-9 Loki crossed the rainbow bridge on Jan. 2.The Willoughby Police Department called 10-year-old K-9 Loki “one of our FINEST.” K-9 Loki first came to the department in 2014, and protected the city of …

Handler – Sgt. Jonathan Presson Union County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of Veteran K-9 Atos Union County is bidding a tearful farewell to one of its most respected and dedicated public servants. K-9 Atos, a highly trained police dog, who served the Union County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 12 years, has passed away. Not just an officer, but a …

Second Pittsburgh K-9 Officer dies in less than a week Handler – Officer Clint Thimons Just a few days after the unexpected passing of an active K-9 officer, the Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit is mourning the loss of a retired dog. 12-year-old Officer Lapis recently passed away.Lapis was a Narcotics Detection K-9 who worked with the K-9 Unit from May …

Died – 12/31/23 Handler – Officer Jon Kay Fountain Police Department says goodbye to K9 Pheonix The Fountain Police Department (FPD) announced the passing of retired K9 Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 31.Phenix served with FPD from 2018 to 2020. “He served with honor and distinction, contributing significantly to the safety and well-being of the community,” wrote FPD in a social …

Handler – Sergeant Moore Oak Ridge police mourning loss of K-9 It is with heavy hearts that the Alcoa Police Department announces the passing of K9 Iza (retired).K9 Iza, a German Shepherd, served as a dual purpose police K9 from April 2020 until August 2023, when she was forced into early retirement due to cancer. K9 Iza was partnered with …

Died 12/28/23 Handler – Officer Quick Syracuse Police Department announces loss of two K9 officers on same day The Syracuse Police Department announced that two of its retired K9s Nik and Jack have passed away.Both dogs passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.The department posted the news to X, saying “Our courageous four legged Officers will be missed greatly.”Syracuse Police …

Died 12/28/23 Handler – Sergeant Joe Szakacs Syracuse Police Department announces loss of two K9 officers on same day The Syracuse Police Department announced that two of its retired K9s Nik and Jack have passed away.Both dogs passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.The department posted the news to X, saying “Our courageous four legged Officers will be missed greatly.”Syracuse …