K9 Memorials

Died 7/13/23 K9 officer found dead in vehicle at a correctional facility An 8-year-old dog that served as a K9 officer, was found dead in a K9 vehicle at the Utah State Correctional Facility on Thursday evening. Loki was an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois and served with the Utah Department of Corrections for 6 years before his passing.“We are heartbroken by …

Police K-9 Dies: ‘Aedan’s Impact Stretched Far And Wide’ Aedan, the K-9 who served alongside his human handler in the Beverly Hills Police Department for five years, has died. Aedan, a male Belgian Malinois, completed over 1,200 hours of training and completed 20 suspect searches, leading to the apprehension of five suspects. During a joint operation with the U.S. Drug …

Died 7/11/23 Handler – Sgt. Schmitt Retired Vanderburgh County K9 passes away A K9 who served with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has passed away.The Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc. announced the passing of retired VCSO K9 Boss.Boss was born in the Czech Republic in 2011. He worked 3rd shift alongside his handler, Sgt. Schmitt, before moving onto the …

Handler – Officer Carla Schaffer Handler mourns loss of police dog On Wednesday, Clyde police Officer Carla Schaffer, the department’s K-9 handler, informed the community about the loss of her retired police dog, Lasso. “It is with the deepest sadness that I inform you of the passing of my partner and best friend, K-9 Lasso,” Schaffer said. “He lived a …

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 …