K9 Memorials

Died 7/29/23 Wicomico K-9 Dies in Hot Car, Deputy Under Investigation Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis tells WBOC a K-9 named Roxy died in late July after her Deputy handler left her in a patrol car. Lewis says on Saturday, July 29, the Deputy was throwing a child’s birthday party at his home in Sharptown. Lewis says the dog was …

Retired CT State Police K-9 Shamus dies; ‘sweetest, kindest boy’ served on Narcotics Task Force Connecticut “Shamus was the most amazing canine partner I could have ever wished for. He was truly the sweetest, kindest boy and was truly one of our beloved family members,” Miller said. “It’s truly difficult to begin to express or even put into words how …

Died 7/28/23 Handler – Sgt. Andrew White Olive Branch mourns loss of K9 police dog Zak A brief memorial service was held late Friday morning, Aug. 4 inside the Olive Branch Municipal Court building for one of the city’s finest; certainly one of the police department’s best on four legs. K9 Officer Zak, one of two K9 dogs with the …

Died – 7/27/23 Handler – Pc Dave Wardell Tributes have been paid after the death of a dog who was stabbed as he protected his police handler from an armed suspect. Retired police dog Finn, a German shepherd, died at the age of 14 on Thursday. The dog, dubbed Fabulous Finn, went on to win the hearts of the nation …

Saint Elmo Police K-9 found dead Died – 7/27/23 Augusta Police Department announces death of K-9 A K-9 with the Saint Elmo Police Department was found dead. The City of Saint Elmo was notified on July 27 that K-9 Drogo was found dead. The police department said an investigation into his death is underway and that no further information can …

Died 7/27/23 Handler – Sergeant J. Thomas Former Hobbs Police Department K9 passes away due to terminal disease Former Hobbs Police Department K9 Bady has passed away due a terminal disease. Bady was a 5-year-old German Shepherd and had only one handler throughout his time with the K9 team, Sergeant J. Thomas. Bady was a police trained K9 in bomb …

Died 7/27/23 Handler -Deputy. Dan Orzech Erie County Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of retired K-9 Max The Erie County Sheriff’s Office was saddened to announce on July 27 that their beloved K-9 Max crossed the rainbow bridge.Max was “a loyal and faithful partner” to Dep. Dan Orzech in service from 2015 through his retirement 2021.ECSO said Max was trained in …

Died 7/26/23 Handler – Sgt. Brandon Smith Sheriff’s department announces death of retired K-9 officer A Michigan sheriff’s department announced the death of a retired K-9 officer on Wednesday.The Clare County Sheriff’s Department said Jack was a dual-purpose K-9 officer who was instrumental in the apprehension of numerous people and the detection of illegal drugs.“K9 Jack faithfully served and protected …

Died 7/20/23 Handler – Officer Jonathan Pitts Law enforcement, families gather to say goodbye to long-serving K9 For over 12 years, Covington County law enforcement had a true star in the fight against illegal drugs. On Tuesday, July 25, that star, who went by the name Bella, was honored during a memorial service. Bella, a K9 unit, passed away on …

Died 7/25/23 Handler – Sgt. Andrew Crowe Charger, retired police dog, passes away Charger, a retired police dog who served the community for nine years, has passed away. Guelph police announced the 12-year-old German shepherd’s death at home on Tuesday. The canine, along with his partner Sgt. Andrew Crowe, handled more than 1,100 calls for service between 2011 and his …