K9 Memorials

Died 1/16/23 Handler – Deputy Mckinney Rabun County Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of K9 ‘Bo’ The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a K9 well-known to local students. “Bo” passed away on Monday, January 16. The sheriff’s office shared the sad news on its Facebook page Tuesday.“It is with great sadness, that we announce the unexpected passing …

Died 1/16/23 Scottsdale police dog dies of cancer The Scottsdale Police Department said one of its drug-sniffing dogs passed away on Monday from cancer. Kane the police K-9 had served in the agency’s narcotics unit and helped Scottsdale police make numerous drug-related arrests.The agency said Kane had been diagnosed with a rare, aggressive type of cancer. Kane was described as …

Died 1/15/23 Handler – Corporal Ryan Fox Sheriff’s office mourns K-9 bloodhound who died unexpectedly A sheriff’s department in West Virginia is mourning one of its beloved K-9 officers who died unexpectedly. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said Waeylin, a 2-year-old bloodhound, died Sunday evening. The sheriff’s office said Waeylin experienced a stomach disorder and was rushed to a veterinarian’s …

Died – 1/15/23 1st Handler – Constable Adam Hiebert 2nd Handler – Sgt Scott Edwards Morden’s first Canine PSD Chase passes away Morden’s first Canine Police Service Dog, Chase has passed away, after retiring from her service last Spring. MPS Chief Brad Neduzak shared his thoughts. “It is indeed a sad day here for all of us to see Chase …

Handler – Lt. Shane Music Retired Frankfort K-9 passes away after lymphoma battle A retired member of the Frankfort Police Department passed away on Thursday.According to the Frankfort Police Department, police K-9 Aron died after a short battle with lymphoma with his handler, Lt. Shane Music by his side. Aron was a dual-purpose German Shepherd who served the police for …

Died 1/10/23 Handler – Officer Darron Granger Anderson police mourn loss of K9 The Anderson Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Harry who had to be put to rest after a battle with a cancerous bone tumor in his right leg. Police said Harry’s handler, Officer Darron Granger, was by his side when Harry was put to rest …

Handler – Officer Shafer Retired K9 Flex has passed away The Ann Arbor Police Department announced that a retired K9 officer has passed away from a terminal illness. The K9 officer, Flex, joined the department in 2018 and partnered with Sgt. Jeffrey Shafer.The department says after Flex retired he lived with the Shafer family.”We are thankful for K9 Flex’s service …

Handler – Officer Jay Aretino Monmouth County Sheriff’s K9 Dies On Monday, a funeral was held in Tinton Falls for a former police dog that worked with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.The police K-9 that died is Ari, beloved partner of retired sheriff’s officer Jay Aretino. The dog died at the age of 14.Ari was a German Shepherd that specialized …

Died – 1/6/23 Handler – Deputy Toby Luce Last Ride for retired K9 “Hondo” Friday morning, January 6, 2023, was the Last Ride for retired Lamar Police Dept/Barton County K9 “Hondo”. K9 Hondo had served the Lamar Police Dept with Deputy Toby Luce, now a Barton County Deputy, from 2012 to 2021. Upon Hondo’s retirement in June 2021 he remained …

Died – 1/5/23 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Shawn Sordyl Michigan K9 police officer dies of old age The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office announced the end of watch for K9 Officer Bullet on Thursday.Bullet came to the sheriff’s department in 2010 as a bomb squad K9, according to Capt. David Kennamer.Bullet was in active service for eight years and retired from …