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Died – 6/1/20 Handler – Deputy Maul SCSO K9 Valor passes away from internal medical conditions, handler writes touching letter On Wednesday evening, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of one of their newest members of the K9 team, K9 Valor. The following is a message from Valor’s handler, Deputy Maul: With great sadness I announce the passing …

Died – 5/12/20 We are saddened to report the passing of CHP K9 Laika. Laika was surrounded by her family when she passed away from cancer on May 12, 2020. Laika had an amazing career before her retirement in April 2018. Laika graduated the California Highway Patrol on September 8, 2011. During her career, Laika located more than 1,000 pounds …

Died 5/12/20 Handler – Sergeant Mish Radich Watsonville PD officers say their goodbyes to retired police K-9 Ellex Losing such an important part of the family is never easy. WPD officers lined up to say their goodbyes to retired police dog K-9 Ellex, who had his final ride in a patrol car before he was put down Tuesday afternoon. The …

Died – 5/11/20 K9 Whiskey, most recently assigned to Perris Station. K9 Whiskey was a member of the Riverside County Sheriff’s K9 Team .K9 Whiskey passed away after battling cancer. K9 Whiskey began his career with the Department on January 14, 2011, until his retirement on May 26, 2016.

Died – 4/28/20 K9 Ghera worked for several years as a narcotic detection k9 in the custody division. K9 Ghera had a decorated career and retired with several large finds! K9 Ghera was surrounded with love by her home family and K9 handlers as she passed way. K9 GHERA worked with the Ventura County Sheriff K9 Unit.

Died 4/7/29 Handler – Deputy Bill Burk OCSD Remembers Retired Police Service Dog, Sando The Orange County Sheriff Department’s K9 Unit is saddened to announce the passing of retired Police Service Dog, “Sando”. Sando was an 11-year-old Belgian Dutch Shepherd. He passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 after a long and successful career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. PSD …

Died – 4-2-2020 Deputy G. McCann The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Seven year old K9 Falco passed away yesterday after a long battle with an injury, and related illnesses, he sustained during a track last year. Falco had an amazing career, and never wavered in his selfless service to the citizens …

Died 4/1/20 Handler – Officer Larry Hammers Retired Indio Police K9 ‘Jager’ dies peacefully in San Diego County The Indio Police Department announced the death of retired K9 “Jager” on Monday. K9 Jager joined the Indio Police Department in March 2008. The department said he was skilled in narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension. “He was a friendly favorite during our …

Handler – Deputy Nate Crain Retired 11-Year-Old Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office K9 Dies The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s K9 Association announced Friday that a retired 11-year-old K9 has died. K9 Joker was a Malinois that worked with Deputy Nate Crain of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office for five years, the sheriff’s office said. The pair was the first K9 unit assigned …

Died – 2/11/20 Handler – with Deputy Adam Deniz Retired K-9 Deputy Tyson a tan Belgian Malinois was born on June 14, 2008, in Germany. K-9 Tyson joined the ranks of the Merced County Sheriff’s Office in September of 2011 where he partnered with Deputy Adam Deniz. Deputy Deniz and K-9 Tyson were a working team until January of 2016 …