K9 Memorials

Rhode Island State Police on Tuesday announced the death of a retired K-9.State police said K-9 Gump worked as a patrol and narcotics dog.Gump was partnered with Sgt. Luke Brisson from 2012 to 2022. “He assisted in many investigations and caught many fleeing suspects,” state police said in a tribute to Gump on Twitter. “He was a beloved member of …

Handler – Officer Josh Kohlman Oregon Police Dept. mourns loss of its first K9 officer Officers with the Oregon Police Department are mourning the passing of a former police K9. Vende was the department’s first-ever K9 cop when she started with the agency in October 2010.Police officials say Vende and her handler, Officer Josh Kohlman, were instrumental in building the …

Died – 7/8/23 Handler – Lance Cpl. Kelsey Branham Kinsey The Pee Dee Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) held a special dedication Tuesday, July 25, for the cremated remains of Sunny, who was a retired canine bloodhound with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office. Sunny joined the CCSO in 2013 and retired with the department in September 2019. After her retirement, …

Died – 7/8/23 Handler – Deputy Hunter Thompson SCSO reports death of K9 Cain The Saline County Sheriff’s Office has been mourning the recent loss of Cain, a K-9 who had served with the county since June 2021.“We’re devastated honestly, and kind of caught out of the blue on this one,” said Capt. Joseph Shamlin, spokesman for the sheriff’s office.Cain …

Died 7/8/23 Handler – Lt. Sean Furey Retired K9 from Niagara County passes away The Niagara County Sheriffs office posted the sad news of the passing of retired K9, Vedder to Facebook Wednesday. In the Facebook post the Sheriffs Office shared that Canine Vedder passed away peacefully on July 8.K9 Vedder and his handler Lt. Sean Furey started their career …

Died – 7/8/23 Handler – Officer Reidford Evansville Police K9 dies It is with extreme sadness tonight that we announce the loss of EPD K9 Taro.K9 Taro began protecting the Evansville community in September 2021 along with his handler, Officer Reidford. The two created an incredible team with many accomplishments together through K9 trials & criminal apprehensions. The Southern Indiana …

Handler – Deputy Quinn Lackawanna County K-9 passes away The Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of a K-9.According to Sheriff Mark McAndrew, Deputy K-9 Bull recently passed away unexpectedly due to a medical issue.Bull worked for Lackawanna County for 7 years.

Died – 7/7/23 Handler – Officer Jason Bryan Beloved K9 partner Ginger has passed away and the Auburn Police Department is mourning The Auburn Police Department (APD) is filled with sadness to announce the death of their beloved K9 officer, K9 Ginger, on July 7, 2023. K9 Ginger, who served as officer’s dedicated partner Jason Bryan, was a valuable asset …

Died 7/6/23 Handler – Officer Nava Missing Reedley Police K9 found dead A Reedley Police K9 was found dead on Thursday night after he escaped from his Visalia home on the Fourth of July. The Reedley Police Department says K9 officer Kona’s body was found on Avenue 280 and Road 148, just outside of Visalia. Officials say it appears that …

Handler – Deputy Garcia Merced County Sheriff’s Office Retired K-9 passes away K-9 Rally, Merced County Sherrif’s Office retired police dog, recently passed away, deputies announced Friday evening. According to deputies, Rally joined the Merced County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 as a narcotics detection dog with Sgt. Nobari as her handler. She spent nine years in their Operations Bureau and …