K9 Memorials

K9 Nitro – Guernsey, Ohio

Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passes away at age 13 The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to one of their K-9 coworkers Wednesday morning.Nitro, a 13-year-old German Shepherd, passed away after serving with the sheriff’s office since 2013. The office posted the announcement to Facebook on Thursday, saying that he enjoyed running the farm life with his family when …

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K9 Sir – San Diego, California

Died – 8/2/23 A confrontation in a parking lot at Mesa College early Wednesday led to a police K-9 being killed and an armed man being shot by San Diego police, officials said. Few details were immediately available about the incident, including the condition of the man who was shot. Police said the incident began shortly before 1:30 a.m. when …

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K9 Marley – West Yorkshire, England

Police Dog Marley Remembered: A Tribute to an Exceptional Service Dog West Yorkshire Police Dogs (WY Police Dogs) announced the sad news of the passing of Police Dog (PD) Marley, a specialist search dog, who died in July following a short illness. A valued team member since 2012, Marley was celebrated for his incredible reputation in finding what others couldn’t …

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K9 Cibo – Hamilton, Tennessee

Died – 7/30/23 Handler – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Mourns The Passing Of Retired K-9 Cibo On Sunday, July 30, 2023, retired Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Cibo, a Belgian Malinois, passed away peacefully in the presence of two of his handlers. Cibo began his law enforcement career with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in 2015 and was a …

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K9 Hobbs – Edmonds, Washington

Died 7/29/23 Handler – Sgt. Jason Robinson Edmonds police announce death of K9 Hobbs The Edmonds Police Department announced “with great sadness” Monday the passing of retired police dog Hobbs on July 29. K9 Hobbs officially retired in January of this year. Since then, he had lived with Edmonds Police Sgt. Jason Robinson and his family. According to police spokesperson …

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K9 Roxy – Wicomico, Maryland

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 …

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K9 Shamus – Connecticut State Police

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 …

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K9 Zak – Olive Branch, Mississippi

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 …

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K9 Finn – Hertfordshire, England

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 …

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K9 Drogo – Saint Elmo, Illinois

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 …

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