Military

Died 7/21/16 We honored MWD Valter on his final walk Thursday. Valter was a patrol training aid dog; during his 6 year career, he taught over 30 classes of students how to be military patrol dog handlers. Valter was very special to our caretakers. Students may have handled him Mon through Fridays, but our caretakers & vet staff took care …

Died – 7/3/16

Died 6/28/16 Today my heart is heavy for my brothers James Evatt and Mark Devine. Last night at approximately 0200, MWD Jany (N544) was laid to rest. Jany, aka Jan-Jan/Jany poo, the best Dutchie out there, was the back to back Lackland K9 Comp Champ. As one of the oldest dogs in the kennels, you would out work the youngest …

Handler – Russ Beckley Jr.

Died – 6/27/16 Another great one, retired MWD IIndy (H103), is gone, but will never be forgotten. He became sick a few days ago, and today the decision was made that it was best for him to let him go. It was a decision that broke my heart to make. He was a great dog!! I will miss him!

Died 6/22/16 Xaro crossed the rainbow bridge at his home in Orlando with his trainer/handler and best buddy Rob and wife Crystal. Xaro was a decorated War Dog having several tours to Afghanistan with CJSOTF, and had the honor of supporting numerous special duty assignments at home. He has spent his last days enjoying his well earned retirement in sunny …

Died 6/18/16 After a valiant fight, keeping his chin up the entire time and Kong not far from reach, MWD Yago N289 (PDDD) was comfortably released from his failing body. The fight is over. MWD Yago (N289) has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. He was humanely euthanized this morning. He was so very very happy to be home, but he …

Died – 6/9/16 With heavy hearts, we bring you this message from MWD Busty’s handler. MWD Busty was recently retired and was transported home to live out his final days with family. Rest easy, Busty (L347). “I hate to believe and admit it, but retired MWD Busty L347 passed away the other day from complications of advanced stage Dilated Cardiomyopathy, …

Handler – Officer William Porter U.S. Coast Guard mourns K9 Crema K9 Crema was, a yellow Labrador explosives detection canine with the Coast Guard Base in Seattle Washington. Crema took part in numerous explosives detection missions, including providing explosive protection for 700,000 fans during the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl parade. Crema was originally set to retire at the beginning of …

Died – 5/23/16 Rest in peace, Nicky. “Now that you are laid to rest this morning, I reflect on all the good times we spent together and the obstacles we overcame. For all the we did when people said we could not. For all the things you taught me to be a better handler and a better person. For being …