K9 Memorials

K9 Chase – South Simcoe, Canada

Died 4/3/23 Handler – Const. Brett Jacques South Simcoe Police mourn passing of K9 coworker All dogs go to heaven, as the saying goes, and heaven just gained another good dog with the passing of retired police dog Chase. Ontario’s South Simcoe Police are mourning the passing of retired police dog Chase. Police say the retired K9 passed away on …

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K9 Axl – Burton, Michigan

Died – 4/3/23 Handler – Officer Brenden Stocker K-9 officer dies due to cancer complications A Burton Police Department K-9 officer has died after his health rapidly declined due to his recent diagnosis of lymphoma, according to Chief Brian Ross. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 4 after the police department took the officer, Axl, to the Heritage Animal …

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K9 Bella – Prince George, Maryland

1st Handler – Cpl. Ritchie Smith 2nd Handler – Cpl. Michael Cicale ‘Rest easy hero’: Prince George’s County police mourn passing of K-9 Bella Bella, a bloodhound and special operations K-9 for the Prince George’s County Police Department has passed away at 13 years old, police announced on social media Monday. Police said Bella helped find multiple missing people and …

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K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio

Died 4/2/23 K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio Handler – Officer Emde Heath police announce passing of K-9 Havik It is with a heavy heart that the Heath Police Department announces the loss of our canine, Havik. Havik had a serious medical incident beginning on Friday 03/31/2023. Havik’s condition continued to deteriorate over the weekend. Yesterday, after consulting with the Veterinarian, …

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K9 Luca – Ada, Oklahoma

Died 3/30/23 Handler – Detective Marcus Beale Ada Police Department mourn passing of K-9 officer Luca We at the Ada Police Department regret to inform the citizens of this community that Ada Police Canine “Luca” #284 passed away this morning 03/30/23. Luca was eight years old and was our Canine from May of 2017 until his untimely passing. He was …

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K9 Kuno – Wichita Falls, Texas

Died – 3/29/23 Handler – Officer Ricketts WFPD announces death of K-9 officer The Police Department announced the death of one of their four-legged and furry officers Friday. K-9 Officer Kuno died on March 29, 2023. According to WFPD, Kuno was born on November 02, 2012, and began working with the Wichita Falls Police Department in January 2015.The post said …

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K9 Murphy – Racine, Wisconsin

Died 3/29/23 Handler – deputy David Fisher K-9 officer Murphy has died The Racine County Sheriff Office’s K-9 officer Murphy died on March 31 after suffering an unexpected medical emergency while at home.Murphy was joined by his partner, deputy David Fisher, and family at the time of his death. He was put down humanely with euthanasia, according to a release …

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K9 Cooper – Council Grove, Kansas

HANDLER – Officer Jimmy Blackburn Died – 3/28/23 Council Grove Police Department’s first K-9 dies The first K-9 to ever work for the Council Grove Police Department (CGPD) has died. K-9 Cooper came to the CGPD in the Fall of 2019 and was assigned to Officer Jimmy Blackburn while he served the community. Cooper retired from the department in April …

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K9 Halas – Polk, Florida

1st Handler – Deputy Sheriff Jennifer Davis 2nd Handler -Deputy Sheriff Robert Bryant Polk County authorities mourn loss of K-9 Halas The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Haines City Police Department are mourning the loss of retired K-9 Halas, who “faithfully served this county at two different agencies.” “We are so sad today to tell you that one of our …

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K9 Nitro – Norwich, Connecticut

Handler – Officer Thomas Miller NPD Honors Legacy Of Former K-9 Police Dog It is with a heavy heart that the Norwich Police Department recognizes the passing of their former K-9 police dog, Nitro. Nitro served at the Norwich Police Department from 2011-2016 with her handler, Police Officer Thomas Miller.Many of Nitro’s tasks involved drug interdictions, tracking and community outreach. …

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