K9 Memorials

Died 10/10/23 Shreveport Police Department announces death of K9 officer The Shreveport Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers.SPD says K9 Cairo joined the department March 27, 2017 and immediately started training. Cairo served SPD for more than five years, but was forced into retirement in August of 2022 after sustaining a shoulder injury.Cairo was …

Handler – Officer Ryan McWethy Dixon K-9 succumbs to cancer The Dixon Police Department announced Tuesday that K-9 Hery had passed away, following a battle with cancer.“Born in Holland in 2013, Hery was identified as an ideal service dog candidate and relocated to Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. It was there that he met his future partner, Officer Ryan McWethy. …

Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 veteran The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a former K9 on the force.OCSO says Thor died this week due to natural causes.Thor began his service on March 12, 2012, and was retired Dec. 14, 2016. In that time, Thor helped deputies seize 214 pounds of Methamphetamine; 10 …

Died – 10/5/23 Beloved Georgia patrol K-9 passes away A beloved Georgia sheriff’s K-9 has passed away. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office took to social media Thursday to make the somber announcement. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Max,” the post read.K-9 Max had been trained in drug detection, …

Handler – Sergeant Ross Weimer McKeesport announces death of retired K9, Yaro It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Retired K-9 Yaro, Yaro served the City of McKeesport police for over ten years. Yaro enjoyed his last years at home with his family and will be deeply missed by his favorite human and partner, Sgt Ross Weimer, …

Handler – Sergeant Herb Irons Valued sheriff’s office K-9 laid to rest A remarkable sight could be seen on US-Highway 26 Friday afternoon. Slowly headed towards Torrington from the State Line with all lights on, a long convoy of police cars representing nearly every Goshen department headed towards town on their way to the Goshen County Sheriff’s Office.With every vehicle …

Handler – Sgt. Michael Treadway Retired Lake Charles Police K-9 Barry laid to rest The Lake Charles Police Department has announced that retired K-9 Barry has been laid to rest at the age of 15.K-9 Barry served at the Lake Charles Police Department as a dual-purpose K-9. He was hired in March of 2012 and worked alongside Sgt. Michael Treadway …

Died 10/1/23 K9 Deebo died of complications from swallowing a reward K9 Deebo died of complications from swallowing a reward during a demonstration at the F. D. Roosevelt State Park at 2970 GA- 190 in Pine Mountain.A few days after the demonstration, K9 Deebo became ill. He had multiple surgeries to unblock his bowel passages, but he developed sepsis, and …