K9 Memorials

Handler – PC Susnik Tributes have been paid to an “incredibly sweet” Warwickshire police dog which has died.Warwickshire Police confirmed today (February 17) “with a heavy heart” that Police Dod (PD) Koko was suddenly taken ill in the last few weeks.”Alongside her human colleague PC Susnik, she had been protecting the people of Warwickshire for nearly eight years,” a force …

Handler – Deputy Dale Thomas The Ross County Sheriff’s Office and the community are mourning the loss of Michael Blue, a cherished K9 officer who passed away today after a battle with cancer. Deputy Dale Thomas and his wife Shelley O’Conner Thomas shared the heartbreaking news, describing Michael not just as a K9 partner but as an integral part of …

Died – 2/17/25 Handler – Marshall Mirarchi An American hero has died.K9 Hurricane, a 16-year-old Belgian Malinois who was the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has passed away.“As much as we knew this time was coming there was no way to prepare. We miss him so much. A huge hole that can never be replaced,” his handler, Marshall Mirarchi, …

Died 2/17/25 Handler – Sgt. Earl Palmer Former Stonington police dog Odin, who retired in 2022, is mourned The Stonington Veterinary Hospital announced Monday that Odin, a former police dog with the Stonington Police Department, has died.”Odin joined the SPD in February of 2014 and spent thousands of hours training and working with his handler, Sgt. Earl Palmer,” the hospital …

Died – 2/16/25 Handler – Trooper Kenney Connecticut State Police announce sudden passing of K9 Chase State police say troopers are mourning the sudden death of patrol K9 Chase due to medical complications.The 7-year-old K9’s death was announced on social media Wednesday. He was assigned to handler TFC Kenney #628.“Troop L and the Connecticut State Police will be forever grateful …

Died – 2/16/25 Handler – Deputy Ryan Booth Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after medical emergency The Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.The sheriff’s office says K-9 Deputy Puma passed away on Sunday following a medical emergency. He was five years old.“K-9 Deputy Puma served the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office and the …

Handler – PC James Coupland Much loved Nottinghamshire police dog passes away PD Rambo, an eight -year-old Belgian Malinois renowned for his bravery and loyalty, fell seriously ill at the end of last week and died at the weekend following treatment by a specialist vets team and with his handler at his side.Rambo was brought to the force from Holland …

Handler – Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Calderon League City mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer The League City Fire Department is mourning the loss of Regi, a dedicated canine officer, who was laid to rest this morning. Regi joined the department in December 2016 and was instrumental in fire and arson investigations.Regi, trained in accelerant detection, was not only …

Handler – Officer Jared Linhares Somerset police mourn loss of retired K-9 The Somerset Police Department announced the passing of their retired K-9 officer Viepo on social media Thursday.Viepo worked alongside retired Officer Jared Linhares.In a statement on Viepo’s passing, Somerset PD said:Viepo will always be remembered for his intelligence, strength, and unwavering loyalty. Thank you, Viepo, for your years …