K9 Memorials

K9 Rex – Oxford, Alabama

Died – 1/12/25 Oxford Police Department K-9 passes away Oxford Police are mourning the loss of a four-legged officer.Rex, a K-9 specializing in explosives detection, passed away Sunday at the age of 12.According to Oxford PD, Rex was renowned for his skills, wining awards for his work and securing venue across Alabama during his career.

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K9 Ram – New Hampshire State Police

Died 1/12/25 Handler – Trooper First Class James Powers The New Hampshire State Police has announced the passing of K-9 Ram, a nine-year-old Belgian Malinois who served with distinction alongside Trooper First Class James Powers for over eight years. K-9 Ram passed away on January 12, 2025, due to an unexpected medical event.K-9 Ram and Trooper First Class Powers began …

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K9 Scott, East Lansing, Michigan

Handler – Sergeant Horn East Lansing Police K9 officer passes away after kidney disease battle East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) K9 Officer Scott has passed away after battling kidney disease.ELPD reports that Scott was diagnosed with the disease several years ago. The disease worsened over this past weekend and he passed away.Scott served ELPD for over 7 years. He assisted …

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K9 Kaya – Streetsboro, Ohio

Died – 1/7/25 Handler – Officer Hall Streetsboro police dog struck, killed by vehicle A K9 with the Streetsboro Police Department was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a passing vehicle, police say. A news release from the department says the dog, Kaya, was allowed out of the patrol car to stretch his legs along Ohio 303 at about …

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K9 Grendel – Oregon City, Oregon

Handler – Officer Jason Pohl Oregon City mourns loss of beloved K9 officer Grendel The Oregon City Police Department is mourning the loss of its first narcotics detection dog, K9 Grendel, who passed away after a sudden diagnosis of cancer.K9 Grendel was taken to an emergency veterinarian, where it was determined he was suffering from internal bleeding due to cancer.After …

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K9 Rudy – Westminister, Colorado

Died – 1/4/25 Handler – Officer Stroup K9 who helped arrest 28 criminals dies at age 4 The Westminster Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 who died this month due to cancer.K9 Rudy died on Jan. 4 at age 4. He was born in the Netherlands and joined the Westminster Police Department in January 2022.He …

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K9 Rex – Scott, Missouri

Handler – Officer Hunter Juden Former Scott Co. K-9 Rex dies from cancer The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its former K-9s.According to Sheriff Derick Wheetley, former K-9 Rex died after a battle with cancer. Rex was a highly respected member of the sheriff’s office where he served alongside his former handler, Hunter Juden, …

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K9 Axel – Jennings, Indiana

Died – 1/4/25 Handler – Chief Deputy Cody Low Jennings County Sheriff’s K-9 deputy dies The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has announced the passing of K-9 Axel, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4, after a medical emergency.K-9 Axel was an eight-year-old Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix who served the department for seven years alongside his handler, …

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K9 Storm – Virginia State Police

Virginia State Police mourn death of K-9 Storm Virginia State Police are mourning the unexpected death or a former valued member of their team. K-9 Storm died with his adopted family by his side.

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K9 Diezel – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

A former Tuscaloosa Police Department K-9 officer has died.The department said K-9 Diezel, a Belgian Malinois, had recently retired after working with its K-9 unit for nine years.

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