Died 6/30/24 Handler – Deputy Jantzen Ward Mobile County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after tracking down burglary suspect The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is down a member of their team after a K-9 died after tracking down a burglary suspect.According to a news release, the K-9 who died was Malice, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois K-9 Deputy with MCSO.MCSO officials said …
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K9 Roger – Opelika, Alabama
Died 6/9/24 Handler – Detective Sergeant Taylor Beloved K-9 with Opelika Police Department dies: ‘He was a loyal friend’ Sunday was a somber day for the Opelika Police Department as it was the End of Watch for K-9 Roger.Opelika PD shared the news on Facebook Tuesday. K-9 Roger was 11 years old and had served the Opelika community for 10 …
Read More »K9 Emma – Decatur – Alabama
Died 6/6/24 Handler – Cpl. Carrie Bowman Morgan County decorated narcotics K9 Emma dies The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and K9 unit is mourning the loss of one of its own following the passing of K9 Emma, the sheriff’s office announced on Friday.The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said K9 Emma, who served the sheriff’s office for 8 years along with …
Read More »K9 Buck – Pell, Alabama
Pell City Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Sad news. The Pell City Police Department has laid their K-9, Buck, to rest.According to officials, Buck fought a terminal illness for the last several weeks.It’s never easy loosing your buddy. An author once said of a police K9: “I am your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are …
Read More »K9 Lux – Russell, Alabama
Died 3/22/24 Handler – Sergeant Brad Evans Russell County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of K9 Lux Russell County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday morning one of their canines passed away.The sheriff’s office said K9 Lux passed away after suffering from a medical emergency while at home on March 22nd.“K9 Lux dedicated all of his life protecting and serving the citizens …
Read More »K9 Q.T. – Calhoun, Alabama
Calhoun Co. Sheriff’s Office beloved retired K-9 dies The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K-9 deputies, Q.T.CCSO shared the news in a Facebook post Wednesday evening.The department says Q.T was the first K-9 used in Calhoun County schools, and “he made a positive impact on thousands of children across our county.”Rest in …
Read More »K9 Falco – Henry, Alabama
Died – 9/11/23 Handler – Lieutenant Josh Berringer Henry County retired K9 passes away The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the life of a retired police K9 who passed away on Monday.Falco unexpectedly passed away at the age of seven on September 11, with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office describing him as “…a dedicated and loyal partner to the …
Read More »K9 Bella – Covington, Alabama
Died 7/20/23 Handler – Officer Jonathan Pitts Law enforcement, families gather to say goodbye to long-serving K9 For over 12 years, Covington County law enforcement had a true star in the fight against illegal drugs. On Tuesday, July 25, that star, who went by the name Bella, was honored during a memorial service. Bella, a K9 unit, passed away on …
Read More »K9 Ginger – Auburn, Alabama
Died – 7/7/23 Handler – Officer Jason Bryan Beloved K9 partner Ginger has passed away and the Auburn Police Department is mourning The Auburn Police Department (APD) is filled with sadness to announce the death of their beloved K9 officer, K9 Ginger, on July 7, 2023. K9 Ginger, who served as officer’s dedicated partner Jason Bryan, was a valuable asset …
Read More »K9 Zipo – Dothan, Alabama
Died – 6/1/23 Former Dothan Police K9 dog passes away Former Dothan Police K9 passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home due to advanced age. According to Dothan Police Facebook post, Canine Zipo began his career with the department in 2009 and remained there for seven years until retiring in 2016. After he retired, he lived out the rest …
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