K9 Memorials

K9 Trigger – Raleigh, West Virginia

Died 7/2/23 Handler – Lt. R. R. White Raleigh Co. Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9 Deputy Trigger The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of K-9 Deputy Trigger on Sunday. Trigger was a Bloodhound who “served the citizens of Raleigh County honorably for the past six years.”The post went on to explain, Trigger had recently been diagnosed with …

Read More »

K9 Kuno – Prince George, Maryland

Died 7/2/23 Handler – Officer Grooms K9 Kuno died after suffering heatstroke while searching a school building for a burglary suspect at about 3:00 pm with temperatures in the mid-90s.K9 Kuno had been requested to assist the Prince George’s County Police Department as they searched for the suspect in Morningside. Approximately 15 minutes into the search he began showing signs …

Read More »

K9 Cael – Danbury, Connecticut

Died 7/2/23 Handler – Sgt. Eric Cieply Danbury police department mourns K-9 Cael, partner of Sgt. Eric Cieply The Danbury police department is mourning K-9 Cael, the partner of Sgt. Eric Cieply for the past six years. Cael, an 8-year-old German shepherd, died Saturday night, according to a statement on social media Sunday. He had complications from a recent illness …

Read More »

K9 Duke – Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Died – 7/1/23 Handler – Sergeant Tim Harris Grosse Pointe Farms first K-9 leaves lasting legacy When Grosse Pointe Farms K-9 Duke retired last fall, it was hoped that he’d have at least a few years of snoozing on the couch and chasing balls in the yard.Instead, Duke’s handler, Farms Sgt. Tim Harris, is now spending his first set of …

Read More »

K9 Jori – Holyoke, Massachusetts

Died – 6/30/23 Handler – Officer Ryan Tabb Memorial held for Holyoke Police K9 Jori A memorial was held in honor of Holyoke Police K9 Jori who passed away after a sudden illness. K9 Jori, a German Shepard mix, joined the Holyoke Police Force in 2013. His handler, Officer Ryan Tabb worked with Jori to help track and identify missing …

Read More »

K9 Agon – Hartley, Texas

Died – 6/30/23 Handler – Officer Tommy Hughes Handler – Officer Reese Smith Hartley County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies from cancer 10-days after forced retirement A Hartley County Sheriff’s Office K-9 died Friday, just 10 days after he was forced to retire due to cancer. Agon, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, was diagnosed with lymphoma. He retired on June 20.”I’ve been …

Read More »

K9 Bacardi – Fairborn, Ohio

Handler – Officer Joe Pence Fairborn PD mourns loss of retired K9 The Fairborn Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K9.K9 Bacardi “Bac” pas sed away late last week, the police department said in a social media post.Bac served the police department for seven years before retiring in 2022 to be a family dog for his K9 …

Read More »

K9 Jin – Selma, North Carolina

Handler – Officer Eason Retired Selma K-9 dies after several years of service K-9 Jin worked with Selma Officer C. Eason and retired with his former handler. “K-9 Jin was living a great retired life with Officer Eason and his family,” officers said in the news release. “K9 Jin will be missed by all of us! When K-9 Jin was …

Read More »