K9 Memorials

K9 Nacho – Adams, Colorado

Died – 9/22/23 Handler – Deputy Lopez Retired Adams County K-9 dies from cancer The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to a retired K-9 deputy who died of cancer Friday.The K-9, Nacho, joined the ACSO Patrol Division in 2017 and was trained for narcotics detection and patrol apprehension. On June 16, 2018, Nacho and his handler, Deputy Lopez, along …

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K9 Teal – North Yorkshire, England

Police pay tribute to the dog who helped keep the public safe North Yorkshire Police is today paying tribute to retired Police Dog Teal who has passed away aged 12 ½. Teal served with North Yorkshire Police between 2013 -2018 and was trained to search for drugs, cash and weapons. During her time with the force Teal travelled to all …

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K9 Zar – Newberry Township, Pennsylvania

Died 9/19/23 Handler – Officer Nicholas Vozzella Newberry Township Police K9 ‘unexpectedly’ dies, police say The Newberry Township Police male K9 Zar did not die on the job but did pass away unexpectedly, police said. Newberry Township Police state Zar was at home with his handler on Tuesday when an object got stuck in his throat, restricting his breathing.Police said …

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K9 Blake – Genting Highlands, Malaysia

K9 Sniffer Dog Blake That Helped In Genting Highlands Search & Rescue Operation Dies Of Lymphoma In Dec 2022, the hearts of dog lovers everywhere broke upon seeing the image of Blake emerging from the site of the Genting Highlands landslide, looking tired and covered in mud.It was later reported that the K9 sniffer dog had passed out from exhaustion …

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K9 Gunner – Albemarle, North Carolina

Died – 9/18/23 Handler – Deputy Sam Stancil Sheriff’s Office K9 Gunner dies The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office recently said goodbye to a fellow officer.K9 Gunner, a bloodhound used for search and rescue, suspect apprehension and article search, died Sept. 18 of acute abdominal cancer that had already metastasized, the Sheriff’s Office said this week.He was born June 6, 2019 …

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K9 Pershing – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Handler – Sergeant Josh Wine Retired K-9 Pershing passes in Spotsylvania It is with a heavy heart that the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K9 Pershing. K9 Pershing faithfully served Spotsylvania with his partner Sergeant Josh Wine from 2012 to 2017. K9 Pershing served as a dual purpose patrol and explosives detection canine. He required a certain …

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K9 Ares – Munroe Falls, Ohio

Died – 9/17/23 Handler – Sgt. Mancuso Munroe Falls police mourn death of K-9 Ares The Munroe Falls Police Department is mourning the death of a K-9 officer. K-9 Ares passed away Sunday after being diagnosed with lymphoma. He was five years old. According to the department, K-9 Ares worked with K-9 Officer Sgt. Mancuso from the time he was …

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K9 Kaos – Duncan, South Carolina

Died 9/13/23 Handler – Officer Andy Wright. Community mourns loss of Duncan K-9 Kaos The Upstate law enforcement community is mourning the loss of a beloved K-9 officer.K-9 Kaos with the Duncan Police Department passed away on Wednesday.In the coming days, officials will release details about services at the Duncan Event Center for Kaos which will be open to the …

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K9 Jill – Dixie, Florida

Handler – Deputy B. Crise Dixie County Sheriff’s Office K9 dies after battling cancer The Dixie County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a K9 who worked with schoolchildren. Deputies say K9 Jill died after a battle with cancer. She was born in 2013 and initially joined the sheriff’s office to work on patrol and on the narcotics team. …

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K9 Bella – Raleigh, West Virginia

Handler – Lt. Killen Retired Raleigh County K9 Dies Retired Raleigh County K9 officer recently passed away, according to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s. Office.Bella was a retired Raleigh County K9, a bloodhound, who served from 2010 until 2021 with her handler Lt. Killen, whose family she went on to live with after her retirement. During her time as a K9 …

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