K9 Memorials

Died 1/31/25 Handler – Constable Venkat Rao Police dog ‘Veena’ cremated with police honors in Vizianagaram Police sniffer dog ‘Veena,’ which served the Vizianagaram Police Department for years, died at the age of 12 on Friday, January 31. The dog was cremated with full police honors at Ayannapeta Cremation Grounds here, said Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal.In a …

Died – 1/30/25 Handler – Officer Sgt. Natalie Bauer Handler – Officer Sgt. Tom Ehrenberg Retired Woodbury K9 Bosco dies The Woodbury Police K9 Fund is extremely saddened to announce the passing of retired police K9 Bosco of the Woodbury, MN Police Fire EMS. He served as a vigilant partner to both Sgt. Tom Ehrenberg & Sgt. Natalie Bauer. Originally …

Died – 1/30/25 Handler – Sgt. Michael Karnes Springfield police mourning death of retired K9 officer The Springfield Police Department announced the death of retired K9 officer Charlie, who died at home on Jan. 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.Charlie was 12 years old and served the department with handler, Sgt. Michael Karnes, for six years before retiring in 2020, …

Died 1/30/25 Handler – Officer Branch Schrader CPD announces death of retired K9 Argo The Columbus Police Department has announced that its retired K9 Argo died on Jan. 30 at the age of 13.Argo faithfully served the Columbus Police Department and the City of Columbus alongside his partner and handler, Officer Branch Schrader, from 2012 until his retirement in April …

Handler – Officer Bottoni Mequon police K9 dies The Mequon Police Department says a K9 officer has died.The city of Mequon website says K9 Djuke was born in 2019 in Germany, and had served alongside Mequon police Officer Bottoni since 2020.The police department says K9 Djuke was unwell on Wednesday and seemed to be recovering after a trip to the …

Died – 1/29/25 Handler – Lt. Bohling Retired police dog K9 Boss remembered for his wagging tail and impactful career The Jerome County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired police K9 named Boss.The Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday K9 Boss, a black and brown German Shepard, passed away on Jan. 29. Lt. Bohling, K9 Boss’s …

Died – 1/27/25 Former Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Edo has passed away at the age of 12.The beloved K-9 died from old age, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication.Edo retired from active duty on November 9, 2020, and had been living with his former handler, Bryan Underwood.Underwood said he ensured Edo was the happiest K-9 in Wagoner …

Handler – Deputy Eduardo Choate Much-loved BCSO K-9 Joker dies Former K-9 Officer Joker has died.Joker was a German Shepard and Bradley County K9 Deputy seriously wounded in the line of duty with his handler, Deputy Eduardo Choate.Joker and Chaote were searching for a group of six juveniles, automobile theft suspects, near Toyota of Cleveland, in September of 2021.Several surgeries …

Handler – Officer Brutty Hendersonville police mourn loss of K-9 Yo The Hendersonville Police Department (HPD) is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s, Yo.HPD said Yo served the department for eight years alongside Officer Brutty.They said Yo was an “invaluable member” of the team who provided security, support and “exceptional” service to the community.“Yo was more than just …

Legendary KZN police dog Dante has died After 10 years of wading through water, sniffing crevices and braving helicopter rides to out-of-reach areas, Dante, a specialist cadaver dog has died a year after retiring from the force.Dante, who had arthritis in his hips, was medically boarded by a police vet in January last year. Serving in the Umhlali SAPS search …